ADVERT ID 239596
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 23 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 8 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
46
Droichead school:
No
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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:
Applications are invited from fully qualified teachers for the permanent position of Principal Teacher at Curraglass National School.
Curraglass NS. is a mixed rural school with three mainstream classes and one SET. The applicant should respect and uphold the school's Catholic ethos and have a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
We, in Curraglass N.S. are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our staff deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth and a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
The 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 the following;
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and have a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• An ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, Parents / Guardians and the wider school community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives and projects.
• Experience and knowledge of prioritising, implementing and embedding whole school policies and procedures.
• A commitment to, and evidence of, continuous and relevant professional development.
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, active Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Please mark applications "Principal Application"
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Curraglass NS. is a mixed rural school with three mainstream classes and one SET. The applicant should respect and uphold the school's Catholic ethos and have a Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.
We, in Curraglass N.S. are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our staff deliver a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth and a strong sense of community and inclusivity.
The 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 the following;
• An understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic Primary School.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and have a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• An ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, Parents / Guardians and the wider school community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school based initiatives and projects.
• Experience and knowledge of prioritising, implementing and embedding whole school policies and procedures.
• A commitment to, and evidence of, continuous and relevant professional development.
• A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, active Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Please mark applications "Principal Application"
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- 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:
12382J
Apply To:
Chairperson of Curraglass NS
17 Cois Cille,
Conna
Co Cork
P51T380
17 Cois Cille,
Conna
Co Cork
P51T380
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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