ADVERT ID 240340
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 30 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 14 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
50
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Sacred Heart School, Old Longford Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath invites applications for the position of Administrative Deputy Principal, commencing 1st September 2025.
Sacred Heart School is a special school for pupils aged 4-18 who have an intellectual diagnosis in the moderate to severe range and for pupils who may have an additional diagnosis of autism.
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath. The successful candidate must hold a recognised qualification to teach religion in a Catholic primary school.
Sacred Heart School is a newly constructed special school with 8 classrooms along with the requisite specialist rooms and facilities. Sacred Heart School was previously known as St. Mary's School.
The roles and responsibilities of the post are determined by the four domains of leadership and management as set out in the Department of Education Circular Letter 44/2019. These are
• Leading Teaching and Learning
• Managing the Organisation
• Leading School Development
• Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants must be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post-Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Please enclose three copies of the application form. Applications by post only, addressed to “The Chairperson, Sacred Heart School, Old Longford Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. N91RK0F” and marked “Deputy Principal Application”. All applications to be received by 2.30pm on Monday 14th July, 2025.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited, to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Sacred Heart School is a special school for pupils aged 4-18 who have an intellectual diagnosis in the moderate to severe range and for pupils who may have an additional diagnosis of autism.
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath. The successful candidate must hold a recognised qualification to teach religion in a Catholic primary school.
Sacred Heart School is a newly constructed special school with 8 classrooms along with the requisite specialist rooms and facilities. Sacred Heart School was previously known as St. Mary's School.
The roles and responsibilities of the post are determined by the four domains of leadership and management as set out in the Department of Education Circular Letter 44/2019. These are
• Leading Teaching and Learning
• Managing the Organisation
• Leading School Development
• Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants must be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post-Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school or post-primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Please enclose three copies of the application form. Applications by post only, addressed to “The Chairperson, Sacred Heart School, Old Longford Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. N91RK0F” and marked “Deputy Principal Application”. All applications to be received by 2.30pm on Monday 14th July, 2025.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited, to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18534N
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Sacred Heart School,
Old Longford Road,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath.
N91 RK0F
Sacred Heart School,
Old Longford Road,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath.
N91 RK0F
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
Anne-Marie Connolly, Principal 087 2305267
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