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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 Marino Community Special School invites applicants for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position, and the appointment will be made via open competition. The Deputy Principal will work in collaboration with the Principal to ensure that all students have a positive and meaningful educational experience; that there is strong leadership across the school and that the school fully conforms to the governance structures as set out by the Department of Education and Skills.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and ISM Team, will model and develop a strong culture of mutual trust, respect, shared accountability and confidentiality.
The Deputy Principal must be willing to deputise for the Principal, as required.
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 and implementation.
• Previous teaching experience in classes with students with complex needs.
• Experience of and interest in the overall development of post primary Junior Cycle Levels 1, 2 & 3 curricular programmes and short courses within the school.
• Knowledge of and guidance in preparation for teaching and learning for primary and special schools.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner with all staff members.
• Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative and evidence-based initiatives.
• Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
• Ability and willingness to advise and support colleagues in addressing behavioural care needs of students with complex needs, through the implementation of Positive behaviour support plans for individual students.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with the wider school community.
• Experience of and interest in the development of access to ICT in the school, for enhanced student access and engagement, support and training for staff and effective communication platform for all members of the school community.
• Willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development.
• Ability to partake in mentoring programmes and initiatives.

Applications by EMAIL ONLY for the attention of the Chairperson to office@marinoschool.ie with Standard Application Form for Deputy Principalship.

Email subject should read APPLICATION for DEPUTY PRINCIPAL