ADVERT ID 239184
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 18 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 2 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
46
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Teresa’s Special School is seeking a new Principal with a passion for empowering students with special educational needs. The new principal will lead the teaching and learning for our cohort of Pupils aged 3 to 18 years.
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The Curriculum in St. Teresa’s is designed to nurture the unique abilities of each pupil; to foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning. With a dedicated team of professionals and supportive families, the school is an inclusive environment where all the children are valued and respected.
St. Teresa’s Special School is under the patronage of Ability West.
Applicants for the post must meet the following criteria:
• Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary).
• Have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
• Have significant experience with children who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, complex needs, Down Syndrome and other Special Education Needs.
In addition, a post-graduate qualification in Special Education is desirable.
The Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in Department of Education (DES) Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
• A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the ethos of the school.
• Evidence of leadership skills, with experience in a similar role in a multi-grade environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and wider school community.
• The ability to promote the profile of the school in the wider community.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, including policy development.
• A strong commitment to leading teaching and learning.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs including intellectual disability, Autism, complex needs.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• An openness to promoting inclusion and diversity throughout the school and community.
• Organisational capabilities in managing school resources and proven administrative skills.
• A competency in using a wide range of ICT and AT skills.
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The Curriculum in St. Teresa’s is designed to nurture the unique abilities of each pupil; to foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning. With a dedicated team of professionals and supportive families, the school is an inclusive environment where all the children are valued and respected.
St. Teresa’s Special School is under the patronage of Ability West.
Applicants for the post must meet the following criteria:
• Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary).
• Have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
• Have significant experience with children who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, complex needs, Down Syndrome and other Special Education Needs.
In addition, a post-graduate qualification in Special Education is desirable.
The Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in Department of Education (DES) Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
• A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the ethos of the school.
• Evidence of leadership skills, with experience in a similar role in a multi-grade environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management and wider school community.
• The ability to promote the profile of the school in the wider community.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, including policy development.
• A strong commitment to leading teaching and learning.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs including intellectual disability, Autism, complex needs.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• An openness to promoting inclusion and diversity throughout the school and community.
• Organisational capabilities in managing school resources and proven administrative skills.
• A competency in using a wide range of ICT and AT skills.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
20328W
Apply To:
Breda Kerans, Chairperson
St. Teresas's Special School
Creagh Road
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53 NW54
St. Teresas's Special School
Creagh Road
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53 NW54
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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