ADVERT ID 245408
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Oct 6 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 22 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 5 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
42
Current Enrolment:
525
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Holy Rosary Primary School, (Roll No. 19878E) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Teacher.
Holy Rosary is a co-educational Urban DEIS Band 2 school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.
This is a permanent position appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019. The ideal candidate will:
1. Lead teaching and learning
2. Manage the organisation.
3. Lead school development.
4. Develop leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who can demonstrate:
● A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
● An understanding and commitment to DEIS planning, pastoral care, parental involvement and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies
● A clear vision of how to lead quality teaching and learning
● Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives and projects
● A commitment to inclusive education, with an ability to lead and support Special Classes as well as mainstream provision
● A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community
● A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
Applications on the standard application form for Principalship will only be accepted by post at the school address below. Please include four (4) copies of your application and clearly label the application, 'Principal Application'.
Application must arrive by post, no later than Wednesday October 22nd 2025 by 3 P.M.
Holy Rosary is a co-educational Urban DEIS Band 2 school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.
This is a permanent position appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019. The ideal candidate will:
1. Lead teaching and learning
2. Manage the organisation.
3. Lead school development.
4. Develop leadership capacity.
The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who can demonstrate:
● A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
● An understanding and commitment to DEIS planning, pastoral care, parental involvement and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies
● A clear vision of how to lead quality teaching and learning
● Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives and projects
● A commitment to inclusive education, with an ability to lead and support Special Classes as well as mainstream provision
● A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community
● A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
Applications on the standard application form for Principalship will only be accepted by post at the school address below. Please include four (4) copies of your application and clearly label the application, 'Principal Application'.
Application must arrive by post, no later than Wednesday October 22nd 2025 by 3 P.M.
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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.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19878E
Apply To:
Chairperson,
Holy Rosary Primary School,
Old Court Avenue,
Firhouse,
Dublin 24
Holy Rosary Primary School,
Old Court Avenue,
Firhouse,
Dublin 24
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Enquiries To:
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