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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. Mary's National School, Pullough, invites applications for the position of Principal Teacher. St. Mary's NS is a co-educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Paul Connell.

St. Mary's NS is a DEIS Rural school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing a happy, inclusive and child-centred learning environment. The school has experienced significant development in recent years, including the establishment of a special class for children with Autism, and is committed to fostering high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:

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

The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:

* Proven leadership skills, including policy development, implementation and review.
* Experience of teaching in a DEIS setting and a strong understanding of DEIS planning and initiatives.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
* Experience across a range of class levels and educational settings.
* A strong commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
* Experience of Special Educational Needs provision and supporting pupils with additional needs.
* Knowledge and experience of managing and developing special class provision is desirable.
* Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, the Board of Management and the wider school community.
* Ability to promote a positive school culture and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective leadership practice.
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of Principal Teacher in a contemporary Irish primary school.

To be eligible for appointment, candidates must:

* Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary).
* Have a recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education.


Applications will be accepted by post only. Applicants should submit three copies of the completed application form Letter of Application.

The appointment will be subject to current Teaching Council registration, satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and Patron approval.

Please mark the envelope "Principal Teacher Application".

Applications must be received no later than 19/06/2026.