Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Máirt Aib 14 2026

Déar Aib 30 2026

Máirt MFómh 1 2026

Buan

Príomhshruth

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

3

42

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Ballyvaughan NS is a co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. Currently there are 42 pupils on roll. The present teaching staff comprises of 3 mainstream class teachers, 1 part time SET, 2 SNA's (1 SNA is part time). As per the Staffing Circular 0025/2026: Staffing Arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2026/27 School Year the number of mainstream teachers will reduce to two.

The successful candidate will be a leader who is committed to the ethos of Catholic education and will lead the school in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community. 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 clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school
* An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience
*A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs and of inclusion and diversity in education
* Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload
*Strong leadership skills and experience of managing people
* Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer our school
* Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
* Previous experience in policy formulation and implementation
* Continuing and relevant professional development especially in the area of school leadership
* Excellent people management and communication skills

Applications by email only.
All applications to be submitted by email only to bvnsprincipalrecruitment26@gmail.com by 5pm on the 30/04/2026. Please clearly mark "Principal Teacher Application" in the subject bar.

Appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.

Please ensure an email address is provided as calls to interview will be issued via email.