ADVERT ID 253772
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 29 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 19 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
15
Current Enrolment:
204
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Paul's Junior National School, under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin invites applications for the position of Administrative Principal Teacher, commencing on 31st August 2026.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria per the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016 and the Service Requirements.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in DES Circular 0044/2019:
Leading Teaching and Learning
Managing the Organisation
Leading School Development
Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
•A strong commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos of St. Paul's JNS and the ability to articulate clear objectives for faith development in the school.
• A broad range of teaching experience and in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality learning and teaching, and a strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a school setting, and experience in school self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
• The ability to manage, lead and mediate change to respond to the evolving needs of the school.
• A proven ability to implement school-based initiatives and policies and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• The appropriate communication skills to establish teams which empower staff and build leadership capacity within the school.
• The ability to manage the school's human, physical and financial resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.
Application Requirements:
Only electronic applications will be accepted together with a letter of application. The Standard Application Form is available at the following link:
https://www.educationposts.ie/docs/Application-Form-for-Primary-Principalship-and-Deputy-Principalship-June-2024.docx
Completed form and letter of application should be emailed to the Chairperson at chairperson@stpaulsjns.ie
Roll Number: 19471U
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week of the 29th June 2026
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria per the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016 and the Service Requirements.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in DES Circular 0044/2019:
Leading Teaching and Learning
Managing the Organisation
Leading School Development
Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
•A strong commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos of St. Paul's JNS and the ability to articulate clear objectives for faith development in the school.
• A broad range of teaching experience and in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality learning and teaching, and a strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a school setting, and experience in school self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
• The ability to manage, lead and mediate change to respond to the evolving needs of the school.
• A proven ability to implement school-based initiatives and policies and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• The appropriate communication skills to establish teams which empower staff and build leadership capacity within the school.
• The ability to manage the school's human, physical and financial resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.
Application Requirements:
Only electronic applications will be accepted together with a letter of application. The Standard Application Form is available at the following link:
https://www.educationposts.ie/docs/Application-Form-for-Primary-Principalship-and-Deputy-Principalship-June-2024.docx
Completed form and letter of application should be emailed to the Chairperson at chairperson@stpaulsjns.ie
Roll Number: 19471U
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week of the 29th June 2026
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19471U
Apply To:
chairperson@stpaulsjns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 13
Enquiries To:
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