ADVERT ID 263986
Principal Teacher
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Cloontagh NS
Cloontagh
Clonmany
F93 KP44
Clonmany
F93 KP44
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Nov 9 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 27 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Apr 5 2027
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
87
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
S.N. na gCluainte is a co-educational primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Derry. The Board of Management of S.N. na gCluainte invites applications for the position of Principal who will lead a dedicated and collaborative staff and who will work closely with the BOM, the In-School Management Team, parents/guardians of our pupils, the wider school community and external agencies to ensure the continued development and success of our school.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- Proven leadership skills including policy development and implementation
- Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives including SSE process
- Knowledge of digital schools resources, planning and teaching methods.
- A commitment to high academic standards
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
- Ability to promote a culture of harmony and well-being
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
A minimum of three suitable applicants will be required for this position to go to interview stage.
The roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the following domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 44/2019
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
The following skills, experience and knowledge are desirable:
- Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- Proven leadership skills including policy development and implementation
- Experience of teaching in a DEIS school and knowledge of DEIS programmes and initiatives including SSE process
- Knowledge of digital schools resources, planning and teaching methods.
- A commitment to high academic standards
- Effective interpersonal communication and people management skills
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
- Ability to promote a culture of harmony and well-being
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to school leadership
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
A minimum of three suitable applicants will be required for this position to go to interview stage.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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