ADVERT ID 243883
Deputy Principal
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Scoil Bhríde
Scoil Bhríde.
Green Lane,
Leixlip, Co Kildare.
W23R9Y6
Green Lane,
Leixlip, Co Kildare.
W23R9Y6
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 17 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Oct 7 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
18
Current Enrolment:
299
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Bhríde Leixlip invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Deputy Principal to take effect from the 3rd November 2025.
Scoil Bhríde, Leixlip is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
Scoil Bhríde is a co-educational vertical mainstream school with a special class for students with autism, 18 teaching posts and 8 Special Needs Assistants
Scoil Bhride is currently at Stage 2B of a building project to extend the school to accommodate a 2 Classroom ASD Suite.
Recruitment and appointment procedures in accordance with DE Circular 0044/2019.
The roles and responsibilities for this post 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 who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate:
An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic ethos of Scoil Bhríde and an ability to support and promote school/community links
An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, a range of teaching experience and high level of understanding of SEN, EAL inclusion and differentiation
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting
Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives
A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, parents, Board of Management and the wider school community
A proven experience in prioritising, planning and policy development is essential
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong interpersonal skills required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland
Scoil Bhríde, Leixlip is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
Scoil Bhríde is a co-educational vertical mainstream school with a special class for students with autism, 18 teaching posts and 8 Special Needs Assistants
Scoil Bhride is currently at Stage 2B of a building project to extend the school to accommodate a 2 Classroom ASD Suite.
Recruitment and appointment procedures in accordance with DE Circular 0044/2019.
The roles and responsibilities for this post 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 who qualified after Sept 2011, a recognised certificate to teach Religious Education is required. Applicants who qualified pre-Sept 2011, a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education is desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate:
An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic ethos of Scoil Bhríde and an ability to support and promote school/community links
An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, a range of teaching experience and high level of understanding of SEN, EAL inclusion and differentiation
An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting
Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives
A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, parents, Board of Management and the wider school community
A proven experience in prioritising, planning and policy development is essential
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong interpersonal skills required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19407L
Apply To:
Applications are invited by email for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
email applications to : sbapplications2025@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 12 midday on the 7th October 2025
email applications to : sbapplications2025@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 12 midday on the 7th October 2025
County:
Kildare
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