Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Déar DFómh 8 2026

Déar DFómh 22 2026

Céad Ean 6 2027

Buan

Príomhshruth

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

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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 Cloughanover NS National School invites applications for the
position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent teaching position, and the appointment will be
made via open competition.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the
Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a
recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
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 addition evidence of the following is essential to the role.
• 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.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of the ability to foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.
•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.
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.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.