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Aoine Márta 27 2026

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Déar Lún 27 2026

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The Board of Management of Sisters of Charity NS (Roll Number 12349L) invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal in a large urban primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Waterford and Lismore.

This is a permanent position appointed through open competition and 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

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.

In line with the above domains and working closely with the Principal, the duties attached to the role involve responsibility for and development of Special Education across the school, whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school.

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 provision and development of special education, 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.

• 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

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary)
2. Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, including at least 2 years in a primary school in the Republic of Ireland.
3. The successful candidate must hold a certificate to teach religion in a Catholic school. The Deputy Principal will be expected to uphold and promote the ethos, values, and traditions of the school.
4. Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health screening, current and continuing Teaching Council registration, current Garda vetting requirements, and proof of qualifications.

Applications by post only (marked Deputy Principal Application) to the Chairperson of the Board of Management, at the following address: Sisters of Charity NS, Mary Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. E91 X768.

3 copies of the documents requested must be included with the application, and applications must be received by 3pm on the 14th April 2026

Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify.

Shortlisting will apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview by email.