ADVERT ID 262394
Principal Teacher
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Divine Mercy JNS
Divine Mercy JNS
Balgaddy
Lucan
K78FW98
Balgaddy
Lucan
K78FW98
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 18 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Oct 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
205
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Divine Mercy JNS is a co-educational DEIS Band 1 junior primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. The role will commence on Monday November 2nd.
We seek an Administrative Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the ISM, the BOM, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to continue to foster a nurturing, supportive and child-centred learning environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.
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
Applications are invited by email for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland and hold a Certificate to teach Religion.
The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
We seek an Administrative Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the ISM, the BOM, parents, the wider school community and external agencies to continue to foster a nurturing, supportive and child-centred learning environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.
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
Applications are invited by email for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management from teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a primary school in Ireland and hold a Certificate to teach Religion.
The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19865S
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
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