ADVERT ID 250207
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Apr 15 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Apr 29 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 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
22
Current Enrolment:
162
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Our Lady of Lourdes is a (vertical co-educational DEIS Band 1) school under the
patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy. The school seeks to
appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 1 Deputy Principal,
8 mainstream class teachers, 2 special class teachers, HSCL, Early Start teacher and 8 SETs. The school has 2 special classes for children with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-
personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and
progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all
its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations pupils are provided with opportunities to
participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of Our Lady of Lourdes NS to foster self-esteem and empathy and to
value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and
expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded
appropriately.
The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership
and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and
show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge of the DEIS setting and experience of Senior management, SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
Candidates should have the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the
school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational
health screening. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under
Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching
service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of
Ireland.
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
Referees (name, role, contact no.)
Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
Teaching Council Registration
Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Applications may be submitted by Post.
APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY
Roll Number:
19667O
Apply To:
Applications by post only. Please clearly mark envelopes as 'FAO Principal Vacancy' to the Chairperson, Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes NS, at the following address:
Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Greenfields Rosbrien, V94Y6N9.
patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy. The school seeks to
appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 1st of September 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 1 Deputy Principal,
8 mainstream class teachers, 2 special class teachers, HSCL, Early Start teacher and 8 SETs. The school has 2 special classes for children with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-
personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and
progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.
This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all
its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations pupils are provided with opportunities to
participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
It is the policy of Our Lady of Lourdes NS to foster self-esteem and empathy and to
value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and
expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded
appropriately.
The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership
and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning.
2. Managing the Organisation.
3. Leading School Development.
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.
Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and
show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have an in-depth knowledge of the DEIS setting and experience of Senior management, SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
Candidates should have the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the
school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational
health screening. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under
Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching
service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of
Ireland.
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
Referees (name, role, contact no.)
Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
Teaching Council Registration
Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Applications may be submitted by Post.
APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY
Roll Number:
19667O
Apply To:
Applications by post only. Please clearly mark envelopes as 'FAO Principal Vacancy' to the Chairperson, Board of Management of Our Lady of Lourdes NS, at the following address:
Our Lady of Lourdes National School, Greenfields Rosbrien, V94Y6N9.
.
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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
.
Applications may be submitted by
- Post
.
Roll Number:
19667O
Apply To:
Chairperson,
Our Lady of Lourdes NS Board of Management,
Greenfields
Rosbrien
Limerick
V94 Y6N9
Our Lady of Lourdes NS Board of Management,
Greenfields
Rosbrien
Limerick
V94 Y6N9
County:
Limerick
Enquiries To:
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