ADVERT ID 249166
Principal Teacher
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Scoil Naomh Deagha
Iniscaoin
Dundealgan
Co Lu
Inniskeen
A91 DW66
Dundealgan
Co Lu
Inniskeen
A91 DW66
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Mar 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Apr 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Jul 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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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:
24
Current Enrolment:
286
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St Daigh’s National School Inniskeen invites applications for the permanent position of principal.
The principal will work in collaboration with the Board of Management and staff to ensure that all students will have a positive education experience, that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education and Skills
• Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council Route 1 primary
• Minimum 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school in the Republic of Ireland
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.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
• Proven leadership skills and experience
• Knowledge and experience in special education needs
• A commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive school environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
The principal will work in collaboration with the Board of Management and staff to ensure that all students will have a positive education experience, that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education and Skills
• Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council Route 1 primary
• Minimum 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school in the Republic of Ireland
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.
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
• Proven leadership skills and experience
• Knowledge and experience in special education needs
• A commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive school environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
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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.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19251G
Apply To:
stdaighsprincipal@gmail.com
County:
Monaghan
Enquiries To:
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