ADVERT ID 263905
Principal Teacher
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Scoil Naomh Pádraig Measc
CAHERLEAHEEN NATIONAL SCHOOL
Caherleaheen
Tralee
V92 W248
Caherleaheen
Tralee
V92 W248
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 11 2027
Status of Post:
Permanent
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
176
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is an administrative principalship post. This position requires a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school with a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
Strong, demonstrable leadership skills.
An ability to work as part of a middle-management team, to work collaboratively with all staff members, and a proven aptitude in fostering leadership skills in all staff members.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management, Parents Association, wider school community and educational or Dept agencies.
Organisational capabilities in managing school resources with strong administrative skills and capacity for managing school invoices, finances, and mainstream or social media, eg School FaceBook, Aladdin Connect communications, Microsoft/Outlook.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative schoolbased initiatives, with a strong commitment to leading teaching and learning in the newly redeveloped Primary School Curriculum.
A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs, inclusive learning and teaching in a mainstream or ASD classroom.
A commitment and understanding of the SSE process and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school's SIP.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria - fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as outlined 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
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 email to - Caherleaheenapplicants@outlook.ie by 5pm on 20/11/2026 .
Please clearly mark “Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar.
Strong, demonstrable leadership skills.
An ability to work as part of a middle-management team, to work collaboratively with all staff members, and a proven aptitude in fostering leadership skills in all staff members.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management, Parents Association, wider school community and educational or Dept agencies.
Organisational capabilities in managing school resources with strong administrative skills and capacity for managing school invoices, finances, and mainstream or social media, eg School FaceBook, Aladdin Connect communications, Microsoft/Outlook.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative schoolbased initiatives, with a strong commitment to leading teaching and learning in the newly redeveloped Primary School Curriculum.
A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs, inclusive learning and teaching in a mainstream or ASD classroom.
A commitment and understanding of the SSE process and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school's SIP.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria - fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council. Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as outlined 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
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 email to - Caherleaheenapplicants@outlook.ie by 5pm on 20/11/2026 .
Please clearly mark “Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
16917T
Apply To:
County:
Kerry
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