ADVERT ID 250163
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Apr 16 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Apr 30 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
60
Current Enrolment:
604
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire is a DEIS Band 1, co-educational primary school of 600 pupils located in the community of Coolcotts in Wexford town. The school provides for pupils from Junior Infants to 6th Class and for children on the autism spectrum through an Early Intervention Class and three Primary Classes.
Scoil Mhuire is a richly diverse school community from the perspectives of nationality, ethnicity, cultural traditions and religious beliefs. The school aims to provide an open, welcoming and nurturing environment where all pupils can flourish. The school offers a broad and holistic education, and the pupils are well served by a dedicated and hardworking team of teachers, SNAs, ancillary staff and school management.
Scoil Mhuire now welcomes applications for the appointment of an Administrative Deputy Principal Teacher from 1 September 2026, from suitably qualified candidates. The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019.
The selection of the successful candidate shall be based on the four competencies detailed below which are aligned to the Quality Framework for Leadership and Management set out in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools & Special Schools:
1. Leading Learning & Teaching.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Understanding of and demonstrated experience in the following areas is desirable:
1. A high level of understanding and knowledge of DEIS and commitment to our school ethos.
2. Demonstrated capacity and knowledge of inclusion & wellbeing including Special Educational Needs & special classes.
3. Experience of leadership, management and administration.
4. Demonstrated ability in leading school development, including curriculum development & implementation, school self evaluation and effective use of resources.
5. Effective interpersonal & communication skills and flexibility to adapt, in order to cater for the daily changing needs of the school.
6. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Applications, to include a Letter of Application and the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship & Deputy Principalship, should be submitted via email only to appointments@coolcotts.com to arrive no later than 5pm on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Scoil Mhuire is a richly diverse school community from the perspectives of nationality, ethnicity, cultural traditions and religious beliefs. The school aims to provide an open, welcoming and nurturing environment where all pupils can flourish. The school offers a broad and holistic education, and the pupils are well served by a dedicated and hardworking team of teachers, SNAs, ancillary staff and school management.
Scoil Mhuire now welcomes applications for the appointment of an Administrative Deputy Principal Teacher from 1 September 2026, from suitably qualified candidates. The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019.
The selection of the successful candidate shall be based on the four competencies detailed below which are aligned to the Quality Framework for Leadership and Management set out in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools & Special Schools:
1. Leading Learning & Teaching.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Understanding of and demonstrated experience in the following areas is desirable:
1. A high level of understanding and knowledge of DEIS and commitment to our school ethos.
2. Demonstrated capacity and knowledge of inclusion & wellbeing including Special Educational Needs & special classes.
3. Experience of leadership, management and administration.
4. Demonstrated ability in leading school development, including curriculum development & implementation, school self evaluation and effective use of resources.
5. Effective interpersonal & communication skills and flexibility to adapt, in order to cater for the daily changing needs of the school.
6. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Applications, to include a Letter of Application and the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship & Deputy Principalship, should be submitted via email only to appointments@coolcotts.com to arrive no later than 5pm on Thursday 30th April 2026.
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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
- 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:
19739N
Apply To:
Coolcotts
Wexford
Y35 TR29
Wexford
Y35 TR29
County:
Wexford
Enquiries To:
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