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Crosskeys N.S. is a vertical, co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Diocese of Kilmore, catering for children from Junior Infants to 6th class.

The Board of Management of Crosskeys N.S. invites applications for the position of Principal.

The present teaching staff comprises of five mainstream class teachers, two special education teachers, three special needs assistants, one school secretary, one part-time school caretaker and one part-time school cleaner.

This school is a child-centred, happy and safe environment where all the children are encouraged to learn and grow 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. The successful candidate must have excellent people management and communication skills and an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community in order to lead and maintain a happy, active, and progressive school community, within the ethos of the Catholic Faith.

Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary) and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school. The successful candidate will have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school, as well as a commitment to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school.

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

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

In addition, 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 and a commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.

A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management and the wider school community.

Evidence of management and communication skills as well as evidence of the ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

Evidence of the leadership skills associated with all aspects of school life, school self-evaluation and curricular development.

An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.

Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.

Evidence of commitment to relevant and ongoing continuing professional development.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others.

Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship / Deputy Principalship (Open Competition).

Please submit 3 copies of your completed application form and mark the envelope “Principal Application”

Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.

Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching Council registration and Garda vetting.

Applications close at 3pm on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:

• Satisfactory references
• Current and Continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening

Canvassing will disqualify.