ADVERT ID 238884
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 17 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 1 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
63
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Rylane National School is a rural Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne.
It has 3 Mainstream Class Teachers, 1 SET Position and 2 Special Needs Assistants. For the 2025/2026 academic year, the school will have an enrolment of 57 pupils.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher of Rylane National School, Rylane, Co. Cork.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Rylane National School and an ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians, children and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school setting
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.
• Previous experience in policy formation and development.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead in the management and administration of a school in a multi grade setting.
Applications are invited by post only addressed for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references (please provide 3), Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
Please mark envelope 'Principal Teacher Application'
Please provide 3 copies of Standard Application Form and Cover Letter
It has 3 Mainstream Class Teachers, 1 SET Position and 2 Special Needs Assistants. For the 2025/2026 academic year, the school will have an enrolment of 57 pupils.
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers, who are registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 Primary), for the permanent position of Principal Teacher of Rylane National School, Rylane, Co. Cork.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Rylane National School and an ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians, children and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school setting
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives.
• Previous experience in policy formation and development.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development.
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead in the management and administration of a school in a multi grade setting.
Applications are invited by post only addressed for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland. The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references (please provide 3), Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
Please mark envelope 'Principal Teacher Application'
Please provide 3 copies of Standard Application Form and Cover Letter
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
16335U
Apply To:
Fr. Peadar Murphy P.P.,
Chairperson Board of Management – Rylane National School,
‘Tigh an tSagairt’,
Dromatimore,
Aghabullogue,
Co. Cork.
P12 X956
Chairperson Board of Management – Rylane National School,
‘Tigh an tSagairt’,
Dromatimore,
Aghabullogue,
Co. Cork.
P12 X956
County:
Cork
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