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The Board of Management of Holy Rosary Primary School (Roll Number 19878E) invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal in a large, co-educational, DEIS primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin. This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the Principal and leadership teams to support the effective management, development, and wellbeing of a diverse and inclusive school community.

The Deputy Principal will have a particular focus on supporting DEIS planning, inclusive practice, and the continued development of the school’s special education provision, including newly established autism classes. The role involves close collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies, as well as responsibility for whole-school curricular and policy development and the day-to-day management of personnel and resources.

Eligibility Criteria:

Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary)
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, including at least 2 years in a primary school in the Republic of Ireland

This is a permanent position appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities:

The role aligns with the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Looking at Our School 2022 and Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school
• Demonstrated leadership capacity with experience in policy development and implementation, alongside a clear vision for leading high-quality teaching and learning, and a proven track record in developing, implementing, operating, and evaluating innovative, evidence-based school initiatives and projects.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to DEIS planning, including target setting, monitoring, and evaluation, alongside pastoral care, parental involvement, and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies, with an understanding of nurture-based and trauma-informed approaches to support pupils.
• In-depth knowledge of supporting and developing inclusive education, including Special Educational Needs (SEN), diversity, and wellbeing with an ability to lead and support Special Classes as well as mainstream provision.
• A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with the Principal, all staff members, Board of Management, parents/guardians and the wider school community and an ability to work effectively with families and liaise with external agencies and support services.
• Capacity to promote a positive, inclusive, and creative learning environment for all pupils

Applications must arrive by email no later than Tuesday April 7th 2026 by 3pm.