ADVERT ID 247708
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jan 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jan 23 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Feb 23 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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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:
27
Current Enrolment:
414
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Coosan National School is a Catholic, co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Teacher of Coosan National School, Castlequarter, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37TD88, Roll no 18864L
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 upholding the Catholic Ethos of the school
-A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community
-A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
-An excellent working knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
-A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
-Knowledge, experience of and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting and Occupation Health Screening
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Principal Teacher of Coosan National School, Castlequarter, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37TD88, Roll no 18864L
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 upholding the Catholic Ethos of the school
-A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community
-A willingness and ability to work in partnership with external agencies
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
-An excellent working knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
-A commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
-Knowledge, experience of and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, Garda Vetting and Occupation Health Screening
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position
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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:
18864L
Apply To:
coosannsapplications@gmail.com
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
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