ADVERT ID 262304
Principal Teacher
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St Pius X GNS
Fortfield Park
Terenure
Dublin
Dublin
D6WPN27
Terenure
Dublin
Dublin
D6WPN27
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Jan 6 2027
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
27
Current Enrolment:
548
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St Pius X GNS, which is under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Dublin, invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the post of Principal Teacher to begin on January 6th 2027. St Pius X GNS is an all-girls vertical school, with 544 pupils currently on roll. The present teaching staff comprises of 22 mainstream class teachers, 7 SET teachers, base school for another SET post and 6 SNA posts. The role will begin on January 6th 2027.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019. The roles and responsibilities relate to the four domains of leadership and management:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
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 satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and documentary evidence of qualifications and Teaching Council registration.
Applications may be submitted by post only, to The Chairperson, St Pius X GNS, Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W. Please mark the envelope "Principal Application". Please also include three copies of your letter of application and application form. Applications close at 5pm on the closing date October 7th 2027. Late applications will not be accepted.
The appointment process will be governed by the terms of Department of Education Circular 0044/2019. The roles and responsibilities relate to the four domains of leadership and management:
1. Leading Learning and Teaching
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
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 satisfactory references, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and documentary evidence of qualifications and Teaching Council registration.
Applications may be submitted by post only, to The Chairperson, St Pius X GNS, Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W. Please mark the envelope "Principal Application". Please also include three copies of your letter of application and application form. Applications close at 5pm on the closing date October 7th 2027. Late applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- 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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