ADVERT ID 258602
Principal Teacher
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Modeligo NS
Modeligo
Dungarvan
X35HK12
Dungarvan
X35HK12
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jul 9 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 24 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 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:
4
Current Enrolment:
51
Droichead school:
No
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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:
Modeligo NS is a co-educational, rural primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. The school has 3 mainstream class teachers and 1 full-time S.E.T.
We seek a Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the BoM, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
• Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting, including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer the school.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality learning and teaching.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal in furthering the aims of the school.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of SET along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, BoM, other schools, the wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership, professional learning and the use of school-based CPD to promote collaborative teaching across the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary)
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
The appointment will be subject to, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health pre-employment medical screening
• Documentary evidence of teaching qualification
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
• Documentary evidence of full Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
Applications may only be submitted by post:
Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)
Please submit 5 copies of your completed application form by post only and mark the envelope "Principal Modeligo Application" to Fr. Paul Waldron, Parochial House, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32X524.
Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.
Candidates called for an interview will be required to provide proof of qualification and Teaching Council registration. Applications close at 12 noon on the closing date, 24th July 2026, for receipt of applications.
A minimum of three eligible applicants must be received in order for the competition to proceed.
We seek a Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the BoM, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of the school.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management set out in the Circular:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Commitment to upholding the Catholic ethos, values and traditions of the school and to fostering the positive, collaborative and supportive learning environment that currently exists within the school community.
• A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• A strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
• Proven leadership, organisational and administrative experience within a school setting, including policy development, strategic planning and school self-evaluation.
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer the school.
• A strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and of high-quality learning and teaching.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal in furthering the aims of the school.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of SET along with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent people management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, BoM, other schools, the wider community and external agencies.
• The capacity to empower staff and promote distributed leadership, professional learning and the use of school-based CPD to promote collaborative teaching across the school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
Fully registered with the Teaching Council (Route 1 – Primary)
Minimum of 5 years recognised teaching experience, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
The appointment will be subject to, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health pre-employment medical screening
• Documentary evidence of teaching qualification
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
• Documentary evidence of full Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
Applications may only be submitted by post:
Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary Principalship/Deputy Principalship (Open Competition)
Please submit 5 copies of your completed application form by post only and mark the envelope "Principal Modeligo Application" to Fr. Paul Waldron, Parochial House, Chapel Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, E32X524.
Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.
Candidates called for an interview will be required to provide proof of qualification and Teaching Council registration. Applications close at 12 noon on the closing date, 24th July 2026, for receipt of applications.
A minimum of three eligible applicants must be received in order for the competition to proceed.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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