ADVERT ID 246327
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Nov 5 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Nov 20 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:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
23
Current Enrolment:
276
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Holy Spirit Junior Primary School, a Catholic School under the patronage of the Diocese of Dublin is inviting applications for the permanent position of a teaching Deputy Principal.
Circular 0044/2019 Section 1.2 states:
‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership.'
Circular 0044/2019 Section 6.7 states:
'Where a school appoints a Deputy Principal, it shall be understood that it is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.'
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 reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the in school leadership and management team.
Recruitment for the post of Deputy Principal is based on the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applications by email only to applications@holyspiritjps.ie
Email your letter of application along with the completed application form for this role to Mr. Billy Quinlan, Chairperson of the Board of Management placing 'Deputy Principal' in the subject heading.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 20 November 2025 2pm
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Circular 0044/2019 Section 1.2 states:
‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership.'
Circular 0044/2019 Section 6.7 states:
'Where a school appoints a Deputy Principal, it shall be understood that it is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.'
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 reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the in school leadership and management team.
Recruitment for the post of Deputy Principal is based on the four domains of Leadership and Management as outlined in circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applications by email only to applications@holyspiritjps.ie
Email your letter of application along with the completed application form for this role to Mr. Billy Quinlan, Chairperson of the Board of Management placing 'Deputy Principal' in the subject heading.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 20 November 2025 2pm
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20463F
Apply To:
applications@holyspiritjps.ie
State 'Deputy Principalship' in subject line
State 'Deputy Principalship' in subject line
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 12
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