ADVERT ID 254301
Deputy Principal
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
97
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Deputy Principal will be required to assist, support and help the principal with the day-to-day organisation and management of the school. The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 044/2019:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The applicant must be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
The following skills, expertise and knowledge are desirable:
Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
Experience of teaching in multi-grade settings and knowledge and experience of teaching children with additional needs.
Leadership skills and experience of managing people (in any setting).
Strong work ethic.
Enthusiastic about promoting extra-curricular activities (e.g. sport or music).
Applicants for this post must have a recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education. Please ATTACH this certificate with your application.
Please submit your Standard Application Form for Deputy Primary Principalship, Cover Letter and Certificate to Teach Religious Education by post.
Please mark envelope clearly as application.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted.
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references, Garda Vetting & Occupational Health Screening.
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1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The applicant must be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
The following skills, expertise and knowledge are desirable:
Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner.
Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school.
Experience of teaching in multi-grade settings and knowledge and experience of teaching children with additional needs.
Leadership skills and experience of managing people (in any setting).
Strong work ethic.
Enthusiastic about promoting extra-curricular activities (e.g. sport or music).
Applicants for this post must have a recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education. Please ATTACH this certificate with your application.
Please submit your Standard Application Form for Deputy Primary Principalship, Cover Letter and Certificate to Teach Religious Education by post.
Please mark envelope clearly as application.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted.
Appointment is subject to current Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references, Garda Vetting & 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
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
10326M
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Scoil Nuachabháil
Gortatlea
Ballymacelligott
Tralee
Tralee
V92 KX44
Scoil Nuachabháil
Gortatlea
Ballymacelligott
Tralee
Tralee
V92 KX44
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
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