ADVERT ID 249444
Principal Teacher
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St Christopher's Primary School
Haddington Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin
Dublin
D04 FP20
Ballsbridge
Dublin
Dublin
D04 FP20
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Mar 27 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Apr 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
40
Current Enrolment:
602
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for the position of Principal teacher in St Christopher's Primary School. This vibrant and inclusive school has a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin.
The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education and a commitment to promoting the Catholic ethos.
The following skills, knowledge and experience are desirable:
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• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
• Strong organisational capabilities. Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in a leadership role.
• Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork. • Knowledge of Special Education Needs and EAL, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Candidates called to interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching Council registration.
Candidates are asked to clearly indicate that it is an application for the position of Principal on the envelope and to provide three copies of their covering letter and standard application form for the purposes of confidentiallity in the consideration of their application at the shortlisting meeting of the selection board.
The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education and a commitment to promoting the Catholic ethos.
The following skills, knowledge and experience are desirable:
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• Proven leadership skills, including policy development and implementation.
• Strong organisational capabilities. Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in a leadership role.
• Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and teamwork. • Knowledge of Special Education Needs and EAL, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Candidates called to interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching Council registration.
Candidates are asked to clearly indicate that it is an application for the position of Principal on the envelope and to provide three copies of their covering letter and standard application form for the purposes of confidentiallity in the consideration of their application at the shortlisting meeting of the selection board.
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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
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
20545H
Apply To:
Please address the envelope as:
Application for Principal Position
F.A.O Ms. Margaret Kinsella,
Chairperson,
St. Christopher's Primary School,
Haddington Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Dublin
D04 FP20
Application for Principal Position
F.A.O Ms. Margaret Kinsella,
Chairperson,
St. Christopher's Primary School,
Haddington Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Dublin
D04 FP20
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 4
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