ADVERT ID 251182
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Apr 27 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 13 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:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
17
Current Enrolment:
220
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school, and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality teaching and learning in a DEIS context.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• In depth knowledge and experience of special educational needs, including autism, EAL provision and supporting pupils in a special class, along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Board of Management, other schools, wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership and professional learning within the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary).
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• A commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school, and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality teaching and learning in a DEIS context.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• In depth knowledge and experience of special educational needs, including autism, EAL provision and supporting pupils in a special class, along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, Board of Management, other schools, wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership and professional learning within the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary).
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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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.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
00359V
Apply To:
applications.st.louisgns2026@gmail.com
County:
Monaghan
Enquiries To:
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