ADVERT ID 244208
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 18 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
97
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Kilbonane National School is a vertical, co-educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross. The Board of Management of Kilbonane National School invites applications for the position of Teaching Principal. This is a permanent position commencing on Monday 3 November 2025, appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria- fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management taken from `Looking at our Schools, 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools`.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and proof of qualifications.
The successful candidate will also have a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
Applications will only be accepted by post. Please supply 3 copies of each document in your application.
Please ensure your application is clearly labelled `Principal Position`.
Applications to arrive by 3pm on Thursday 18 September 2025.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria- fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management taken from `Looking at our Schools, 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools`.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and proof of qualifications.
The successful candidate will also have a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
Applications will only be accepted by post. Please supply 3 copies of each document in your application.
Please ensure your application is clearly labelled `Principal Position`.
Applications to arrive by 3pm on Thursday 18 September 2025.
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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
- 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:
17338I
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Kilbonane National School,
Knocknahilan
Aherla
P31 WK25
Kilbonane National School,
Knocknahilan
Aherla
P31 WK25
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
Website:
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