ADVERT ID 245858
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Oct 21 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Nov 4 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:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
207
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire Senior (Roll No. 19694R) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Teacher.
Scoil Mhuire Senior is a co-educational Urban DEIS Band 1 senior 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 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
A two room autism suite and support classrooms have been sanctioned for the school, this is currently at the design stage.
Applications on the standard application form for principalship will only be accepted by post at the school address below. Please include 3 copies of your application form, and 3 cover letters. and clearly label the application, 'Principal Application'.
Application must arrive by post, no later than Tuesday 4th November 2025 by 3pm.
Scoil Mhuire Senior is a co-educational Urban DEIS Band 1 senior 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 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
A two room autism suite and support classrooms have been sanctioned for the school, this is currently at the design stage.
Applications on the standard application form for principalship will only be accepted by post at the school address below. Please include 3 copies of your application form, and 3 cover letters. and clearly label the application, 'Principal Application'.
Application must arrive by post, no later than Tuesday 4th November 2025 by 3pm.
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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
- 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:
19694R
Apply To:
Chairperson
Board of Management
Scoil Mhuire Senior
Blakestown Way,
Mulhuddart
Dublin 15
D15 YK58
Board of Management
Scoil Mhuire Senior
Blakestown Way,
Mulhuddart
Dublin 15
D15 YK58
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
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