ADVERT ID 263597
Principal Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Oct 26 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Jan 6 2027
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:
6
Current Enrolment:
41
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Kilmagner NS is a vertical co-educational school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne, William Crean. The Board of Management invites applications for the position of teaching principal.
Kilmagner NS teaching and support team consists of 3 mainstream classroom teachers, 2 special education teachers (including teaching principal), 1 ASD class teacher, 6 SNAs and 1 secretary.
Applicants for the post of Principal must be fully registered (Route 1) with the Teaching Council of Ireland and have 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school.
Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in Department of Education (DES) Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- an in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experiences.
- understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
- excellent people management and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, staff, the parish and the wider community,
- a commitment to and evidence of, relevant continuing professional development, and
- an understanding of and commitment to the school's Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.
The appointment is subject to the confirmation of qualifications, Teaching Council registration, Garda vetting, occupational health requirements, satisfactory references and Patron's approval.
Applications should be submitted to Mr Barry Collins, Chairprson of the Board of Management of Kilmagner National School at: kilmagnernsvacancy2024@gmail.com by 5pm on the 13/11/26.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Kilmagner NS teaching and support team consists of 3 mainstream classroom teachers, 2 special education teachers (including teaching principal), 1 ASD class teacher, 6 SNAs and 1 secretary.
Applicants for the post of Principal must be fully registered (Route 1) with the Teaching Council of Ireland and have 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school.
Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified in Department of Education (DES) Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- an in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experiences.
- understanding and knowledge of Special Educational Needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
- excellent people management and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, staff, the parish and the wider community,
- a commitment to and evidence of, relevant continuing professional development, and
- an understanding of and commitment to the school's Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.
The appointment is subject to the confirmation of qualifications, Teaching Council registration, Garda vetting, occupational health requirements, satisfactory references and Patron's approval.
Applications should be submitted to Mr Barry Collins, Chairprson of the Board of Management of Kilmagner National School at: kilmagnernsvacancy2024@gmail.com by 5pm on the 13/11/26.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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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:
11337W
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County:
Cork
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