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The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the Principal to ensure that all students have a positive educational experience, that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school fully conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education & Skills.

The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal, will model and develop a strong culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability and confidentiality.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0011/2019:

1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:

* Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
* Previous teaching experience across a range of classes in a multi-grade setting.
* Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
* Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
* Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
* Ability to work collaboratively with all staff members and the wider school community.
* Understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of a Catholic school.
* Willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development.
* Ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:

* Satisfactory references
* Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
* Current Garda Vetting requirements
* Occupational Health Screening.

A minimum of 3 eligible applicants are required for this competition to proceed.
**Please mark envelope as 'APPLICATION'.