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St Patrick’s National School, Ballinagore, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, Dr Tom Deenihan, is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Deputy Principal.

Recruitment and appointment procedures in accordance with DE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4.

Eligibility Criteria for Appointment:-

Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary) and have a minimum of 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.

Applicants must hold a recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School and be committed to upholding and promoting the ethos, values and traditions of the Catholic Church.

Applicants must meet all the statutory requirements, including Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening, Teaching Council Registration and satisfactory references.

The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in DE Circular 0044/2019, Chapter 4:
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity.

In addition, evidence of the following knowledge, competencies and experience are essential to the role:

An understanding and a commitment to the values, vision and Catholic ethos of St. Patrick’s National School and an ability to support and promote school/parish links

An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a broad range of teaching experience

A proven commitment to supporting the diverse educational, social and emotional needs of students.

An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting

A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, parents, Board of Management and the wider school community

A demonstrable commitment to promoting a variety of extra-curricular activities

A proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in policy development, implementation and future planning in accordance with the needs of the school

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application requirements:
• Standard Application Form for Principal/Deputy Principal
• Letter of Application
• Recognised Certificate to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School

A completed typed standard application form, a letter of application and a Certificate to Teach Religious Education to be submitted as an email attachment to: Single Manager at applications16340N@gmail.com no later than 15:00 on 11th November 2026.

Please insert “Application Deputy Principal” in the subject bar of email.