ADVERT ID 244241
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 5 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Sep 19 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
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
96
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Ballyduff National School is a Vertical Co-Educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Kerry. The Board of Management of Ballyduff National School invites applications for the position of Teaching Principal. This is a permanent position commencing on Monday November 3rd 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 and Special School".
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 aslo 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 ensure your application is clearly labelled "Principal Position". Applications to arrive by post on 19/09/2025
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 and Special School".
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 aslo 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 ensure your application is clearly labelled "Principal Position". Applications to arrive by post on 19/09/2025
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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:
20478S
Apply To:
Chairman B.O.M.
Ballyduff N.S.
Ballyduff
Tralee
V92 E796
Ballyduff N.S.
Ballyduff
Tralee
V92 E796
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
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