Active

Primary

Fri Jun 20 2025

Fri Jul 4 2025

Mon Aug 25 2025

Permanent

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Muslim

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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.

The Board of Management of North Dublin Muslim National School invites applications for the post of Principal Teacher. NDMNS is a state funded co-educational, vertical school with an Islamic ethos under the patronage of the Islamic Foundation of Ireland. The school has sixteen mainstream classes and one ASD class. It is a vibrant community with a student body of over 400 pupils whose families originate from over 40 different countries.

NDMNS is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff works collaboratively to deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth and a strong sense of community. NDMNS is actively embedding restorative practice across the school community. The school is proactive in responding to new curricular research such as the science of reading and innovative methodologies related to the new Primary Curriculum Framework.

Recruitment and appointment procedures are in accordance with Department of Education Circular 0044/2019.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as outlined in Circular 0044/2019 and Looking at Our Schools 2022.
1. Leading Teaching & Learning.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.

Applicants must demonstrate:
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians 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 work collaboratively with the in-school management team.
• Excellent interpersonal 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 policy development.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development

School visits are welcomed prior to the application closing date and can be arranged by emailing info@ndmns.com. Applications and other documents should be emailed to principal2025@ndmns.com in PDF format no later than 3pm on Friday, 4th July.

It is envisaged that interviews will take place on Saturday, 12th July 2025.