ADVERT ID 250956
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Apr 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 11 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Jul 20 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 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
31
Current Enrolment:
409
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
St Mary’s PS is a (vertical co-educational) school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint an Administrative Principal beginning on the 20th July 2026.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 16 Class Teachers, 1 HSCL teacher and 13 SETs. The school has 3 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 St Mary’s PS 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. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
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 and experience of SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
Candidates should be able to display evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation, 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.
The present teaching staff comprises 1 Administrative Principal, 16 Class Teachers, 1 HSCL teacher and 13 SETs. The school has 3 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 St Mary’s PS 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. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.
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 and experience of SEN, EAL and managing special classes.
Candidates should be able to display evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation, 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.
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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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- 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:
18381O
Apply To:
Principal Vacancy,
Tony McGinley
Chairperson BOM St. Mary’s PS,
C/O: Meath Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath. N91 DW32
Tony McGinley
Chairperson BOM St. Mary’s PS,
C/O: Meath Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath. N91 DW32
County:
Westmeath
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