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The Board of Management of Mount Anville Primary School, under the trusteeship of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, invites applications for the position of Administrative Principal Teacher (permanent) commencing on Thursday 27 August 2026.
Mount Anville Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school community committed to providing a high-quality, holistic education for all pupils. Inspired by the Sacred Heart ethos, the school promotes the values of love, respect, compassion and service in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to these values and to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
The Principal will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and will work closely with the Board of Management, parents and the wider school community to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The Leadership and Management Team currently consists of the Principal, Deputy Principal, two Assistant Principal I post holders and five Assistant Principal II post holders, working collaboratively to support the effective leadership and management of the staff comprising 18 class teachers, 5 SET and 5 SNA’s.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in DES Circular 0044/2019:
Leading Teaching and Learning
Managing the Organisation
Leading School Development
Developing Leadership Capacity
Essential Requirements Applicants must have:
Current registration with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary)
A minimum of five years’ recognised teaching experience
A recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning
A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education
Proven leadership and management experience within a school setting
Experience in school self-evaluation, policy development and school improvement planning
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
A commitment to collaborative leadership and building positive relationships within the school community
A commitment to the Catholic ethos and the mission of the Sacred Heart tradition.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship (Open Competition), available on EducationPosts.ie. and will also include:
Letter of Application
Referees (name, role, contact no.)
Teaching Council Registration
Current screening requirements and Occupational Health Screening
Documentary evidence of qualifications and teaching experience

A minimum of three valid applications is required for the competition to proceed.
Shortlisting may apply.
Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2026, 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Canvassing will disqualify.
Mount Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.