ADVERT ID 253919
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 17 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 Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
83
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Creggs National School, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin, invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for the permanent position of Administrative Principal Teacher, commencing on September 1st 2026.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school and to nurturing the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment within the school community.
- Leadership, organisational and administrative experience in a school setting, including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
- A thorough understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of effective learning and teaching practices within a DEIS Rural Context.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of special educational needs, together with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and people management skills, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, the Board of Management, other schools, the wider community and external agencies.
- The ability to empower staff, encourage distributed leadership and promote ongoing professional learning while sustaining an environment that underpins high quality pupil care, learning and teaching.
- The creation of a positive and inclusive school culture and climate for all pupils and staff.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4. The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school and to nurturing the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment within the school community.
- Leadership, organisational and administrative experience in a school setting, including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
- A thorough understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of effective learning and teaching practices within a DEIS Rural Context.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of special educational needs, together with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and people management skills, with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, the Board of Management, other schools, the wider community and external agencies.
- The ability to empower staff, encourage distributed leadership and promote ongoing professional learning while sustaining an environment that underpins high quality pupil care, learning and teaching.
- The creation of a positive and inclusive school culture and climate for all pupils and staff.
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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
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- 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:
19818J
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Creggs NS Board of Management
Via Roscommon
Co. Galway
F42 D592
Creggs NS Board of Management
Via Roscommon
Co. Galway
F42 D592
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
www.creggsns.ie
Website:
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