ADVERT ID 256026
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 3 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Acting
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
3
Current Enrolment:
28
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a fixed-term position for Acting Teaching Principal commencing on 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027.
Goleen NS is a rural school with 2 mainstream class teachers, 1 SET, and 1 SNA.
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 successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A clear understanding of the role of Principal Teacher in a contemporary Irish primary school.
• An ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, the Board of Management, and the wider school community.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special educational needs and inclusion in education.
Please mark the envelope "Acting Principal Application". Applications only to the address indicated below.
Please include three copies of your Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship and one copy of your Letter of Application. Please do not include any further documentation at this time.
Goleen NS is a rural school with 2 mainstream class teachers, 1 SET, and 1 SNA.
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 successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
• A clear understanding of the role of Principal Teacher in a contemporary Irish primary school.
• An ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, the Board of Management, and the wider school community.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic primary school.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience.
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of special educational needs and inclusion in education.
Please mark the envelope "Acting Principal Application". Applications only to the address indicated below.
Please include three copies of your Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship and one copy of your Letter of Application. Please do not include any further documentation at this time.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
05656G
Apply To:
Rev. Fr. Michael Anthony Buckley
Chairperson of the BOM
The Presbytery
Goleen
Co. Cork
P81 T990
Chairperson of the BOM
The Presbytery
Goleen
Co. Cork
P81 T990
County:
Cork
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