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Cloverfield NS is a Catholic rural co-educational school in the parish of Kilteely Dromkeen under the patronage of the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly. The school has two class teachers and an SET teacher.The Board of Management invites applications for the position of teaching principal with the appointment process being governed by the terms of the Department of Education Circular 0044/2019 Chapter 4.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
A commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school and must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
Evidence of strong leadership and management skills with experience in multi-grade settings.
A willingness to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.
A clear and ambitious vision for high-quality teaching and learning and a strong commitment to inclusive and child-centred education.
An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and an ability to lead curriculum change.
Organisational capabilities in managing school resources with strong administrative skills and proven capacity for manging school finances.
The roles and responsibilities of the post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management taken from "Looking At Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools".
● Leading teaching and learning.
● Managing the organisation.
● Leading school development.
● Developing Leadership capacity.
Appointment to this position will be subject, but not limited to OHS, Garda Vetting, current and continuing Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.
All applications to be submitted by post and clearly marked "Principal Teacher Application".