ADVERT ID 255281
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 26 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 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:
27
Current Enrolment:
472
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Divine Word National School, under the patronage of the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin invites applications for the position of Administrative Principal Teacher, commencing on 1st September 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 Divine Word NS 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 applications via email to applications@divinewordns.ie will be accepted.
Roll Number: 19574H
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 Divine Word NS 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 applications via email to applications@divinewordns.ie will be accepted.
Roll Number: 19574H
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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
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19574H
Apply To:
applications@divinewordns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 16
Enquiries To:
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