ADVERT ID 248297
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Feb 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Mar 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
55
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St Thomas NS is a rural primary school operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in Circular 0044/2019.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of St Thomas' N.S. and an ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
The roles and responsibilities of this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in Circular 0044/2019.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of St Thomas' N.S. and an ability to support and promote school and parish links.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience within a primary school.
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17502S
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management,
Gortaloman
Peterswell,Co.Galway
H91TP89
Please mark envelopes as Application.
Gortaloman
Peterswell,Co.Galway
H91TP89
Please mark envelopes as Application.
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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