ADVERT ID 245618
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 10 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 5 2026
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:
2
Current Enrolment:
15
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Cronan’s NS, Carron, The Burren , Co. Clare invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent position of Principal Teacher.
St. Cronan’s NS is a Co Educational rural two-teacher school with a current enrolment of 15 pupils under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh.
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 .
● A clear vision of how to lead quality teaching and learning and an understanding of the dual role of the teaching -principal
● 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 mainstream and special education teaching.
● 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 by email to carronschoolposts@gmail.com.
St. Cronan’s NS is a Co Educational rural two-teacher school with a current enrolment of 15 pupils under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh.
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 .
● A clear vision of how to lead quality teaching and learning and an understanding of the dual role of the teaching -principal
● 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 mainstream and special education teaching.
● 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 by email to carronschoolposts@gmail.com.
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18190H
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management,
St. Cronan's NS, Carron.
carronschoolposts@gmail.com
St. Cronan's NS, Carron.
carronschoolposts@gmail.com
County:
Clare
Enquiries To:
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