ADVERT ID 246036
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Nov 13 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
113
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire is a vertical co-educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The Board of Management invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position commencing Monday 1st December 2025, appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in a reassignment of the roles and the responsibilities within the leadership and management team. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria- fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management taken from 'Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools'.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and proof of qualifications.
The successful candidate will also have a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a qualification to teach Religious Education.
In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in a reassignment of the roles and the responsibilities within the leadership and management team. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria- fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management taken from 'Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools'.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Appointment to this position will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and proof of qualifications.
The successful candidate will also have a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a qualification to teach Religious Education.
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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
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18538V
Apply To:
deputypost2025@gmail.com
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
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