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The Board of Management of St. Patrick's N.S. Crossabeg invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Deputy Principal to take effect from the 3rd November 2025.

St. Patrick's N.S. Crossabeg is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Bishop of Ferns, Ger Nash.

St. Patrick's N.S. Crossabeg is a co-educational vertical mainstream school with two Autism Classes, 14 teaching posts and 7 Special Needs Assistants

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.

Shortlisting and the interview process will be based on the four domains above, as well as the following criteria:

• An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic Ethos of St. Patrick's N.S. Crossabeg and an ability to support and promote school/community links
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, including the new Primary Maths Curriculum, a range of teaching experience and high level of understanding of SEN, EAL inclusion and differentiation and an ability to adapt teaching to meet group and individual needs.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting along with a commitment to shared leadership and willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, leading, operation and evaluation of school based initiatives and a willingness to organise school events and to engage parental involvement in school life.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and people management skills. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive and supportive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, outside agencies, parents/guardians and the wider school community.
• A proven experience in prioritising, planning and policy development is essential
• Evidence of ability to create a culture of learning and creativity within the school.
• A thorough understanding of the School Self Evaluation (SSE) process and experience with school improvement initiatives from planning through to implementation.
• The ability to work collaboratively in planning, supervision, timetabling and with IT systems ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the evolving needs of the school.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Willingness and ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.


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 have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.

Appointment is subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references (please provide 3 referees), current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.

Applications by email only, to be received by 3pm on Monday 6th October 2025.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Invitations to interview will be sent via email.