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Céad Meith 17 2026

Céad Iúil 1 2026

Céad Lún 26 2026

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St Ciarán’s NS, Castlejordan in Co Meath is a vertical co-educational school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr. Tom Deenihan. The school seeks to appoint a Teaching Principal beginning on the 26 August, 2026.

The present teaching staff comprises 1 Teaching Principal, 4 Class Teachers and 2 SETs. The school has 0 special classes for children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the strong inter-personal skills that are required to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community. A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school is essential. Likewise fostering links with the wider community is desirable.

This school always strives to be a child-centred, happy and safe environment for all its pupils to learn and develop to the best of their individual strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

It is the policy of St Ciarán’s NS, Castlejordan to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. High standards and expectations are promoted, with efforts and initiative recognised and rewarded appropriately. This school is at the heart of the community it serves.

The roles and responsibilities for post are set out in the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in DoE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.

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

Candidates should have current and continuing Teaching Council registration and show evidence of and commitment to ongoing Professional Development. They must have/show the ability to establish and manage special classes should they be sanctioned for the school by the DOEY.

Candidates should be able to display evidence of an understanding of DEIS and its implementation, the ability to foster the involvement of parents within the school community, as well as a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.