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Mon Sep 8 2025

Mon Sep 22 2025

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The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the Principal to ensure all students have a positive educational experience, that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school fully conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education and Youth. The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and ISM Team, will model and develop a strong culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability and confidentiality.

Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter detailing their experience, skills and qualities and showing their suitability for this post.

Email address is required as all communication will be via email.

The appointment of Deputy Principal will be made under the terms of Circular 0044/2019, is an open competition and the roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains in this circular.:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
1. Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation
2. Previous teaching experience across a range of class and SET settings
3. Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community
4. Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Appointments will be subject, but not limited to:
- Satisfactory references
- Current Teaching Council registration
- Current Garda Vetting requirements
- Occupational Health Screening

Applications must be received no later than 3pm on the closing date 22/09/2025