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Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

6

50

Níl

Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

The Board of Management of Ballynacally N.S. invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent teaching position, and the appointment will be made via open competition in line with Circular 0044/2019.

Ballynacally N.S. is known for its welcoming and inclusive school environment and strong links with the local community.

The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal to support and develop effective leadership within the school. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence.

In accordance with Circular 0044/2019, it should be noted that as the needs of the school continuously evolve, a review of duties may result in reassignment of the role and responsibilities within the leadership and management team.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management outlined in circular 0044/2019 and in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools

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

In line with the above domains and collaborating closely with the Principal, the duties attached to the role will involve whole school curricular development, policy development, day-to-day management of resources and personnel and long-term strategic planning for the future development of the school. They should have a willingness to assist with managing special classes.

In addition, evidence of the following is essential to the role:

- A commitment to promoting inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
- An excellent understanding of current national priorities in primary schools e.g the redeveloped Primary Curriculum Framework.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in policy development, implementation and future planning as per the needs of the school.
- Flexibility to adapt, in order to cater for the daily changing needs of the school, both during and outside of scheduled school hours.
- Capacity to lead School Self-Evaluation (SSE) processes and ensure alignment with Department of Education guidelines.
- A commitment to work with and support the Principal towards a shared vision for the school, to continue to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and to foster a positive and supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of qualifications in Education and a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.

Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
• Satisfactory references
• Current & continuing Teaching Council registration
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
Occupational Health screening.