Active

Primary

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Fri Jun 19 2026

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Permanent

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

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Yes

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.

The Board of Management of St. Kilian’s National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This permanent post will be appointed through open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.
The school is a co-educational, vertical primary school with a Catholic Ethos under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore, Martin Hayes.
The present teaching staff comprises of an Administrative Principal, 14 mainstream teachers, 5 Special Education Teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers and 10 SNAs.

Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1- Primary), be fully Garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience (2 of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘Looking at our School, 2022: A Quality framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’.

1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

This is a key leadership role, offering an opportunity to work in partnership with the Principal and leadership team to support the effective management, development and wellbeing of our school community. The successful candidate should demonstrate a responsive, reflective and evidence-informed approach to leadership and school improvement. It is a core function of the Deputy Principal’s role to act or deputise as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.

The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:

~ An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
~An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of St. Kilian's NS and an ability to support and promote school/parish links
~ Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents / guardians and the wider school community.
~ A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
~ Excellent communication skills
~ An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and with a broad range of teaching experience, policy development and demonstrated ability in leading curricula change
~ Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, special classes, inclusion and diversity.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong inter-personal skills that are essential in maintaining a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting our Catholic ethos is very important. St. Kilian's prides itself on the high standards and expectations it sets for itself as a school community.

Applications are by POST only. Please mark the envelope 'Deputy Principal Application'. It is hoped to hold interviews towards the end of July.

Appointment will be subject to the following
Garda Vetting Requirements
Satisfactory References
Occupational Health Screening
Approval of the Patron.