ADVERT ID 227255
Deputy Principal
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St Francis Xavier JNS
Roselawn, Blanchardstown
Roselawn Road
Dublin 15
Dublin 15
D15 CX84
Roselawn Road
Dublin 15
Dublin 15
D15 CX84
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 8 2024 10:00:56
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 22 2024
Commencement Date:
Thu Dec 19 2024
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
390
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Francis Xavier Junior National School is a Co-educational Catholic Primary School situated in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. St. Francis Xavier JNS is a Junior School with classes from Junior Infants to Second Class and one Autism Class. The school has a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell.
The staff currently comprises of Principal, Deputy Principal (Acting), 16 Mainstream Teaching Posts, 1 Autism Class Teaching Post, 7 Support Teaching Posts and 8.49 SNA Posts.
The Board of Management of St. Francis Xavier Junior National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position, commencing on 19th December 2024 and the appointment will be made via open competition under the terms of Circular 0044/2019.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team, will work collaboratively to ensure the effective management of our school. As per circular 0044/2019, ‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence’.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘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
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
-A knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school.
-An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
-An understanding of School Self-Evaluation and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school.
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
-Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
-Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
• Letter of Application
• Referees (name, role, contact no.)
• Teaching Council Registration
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Applications must be submitted by email only. Applications made by any other means other than by email will not be considered. Canvassing will disqualify. Closing date for applications is, Friday 22nd November, 2024 at 3pm. Invitation to attend interview will be sent via email and only candidates who meet the shortlisting criteria will be contacted.
Roll Number: 19435Q
Applications to: Apply@sfxjunior.ie
The staff currently comprises of Principal, Deputy Principal (Acting), 16 Mainstream Teaching Posts, 1 Autism Class Teaching Post, 7 Support Teaching Posts and 8.49 SNA Posts.
The Board of Management of St. Francis Xavier Junior National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal. This is a permanent position, commencing on 19th December 2024 and the appointment will be made via open competition under the terms of Circular 0044/2019.
The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team, will work collaboratively to ensure the effective management of our school. As per circular 0044/2019, ‘The Deputy Principal occupies a position of vital importance within the senior leadership team in a school. Shared leadership requires openness and willingness on the part of Principals and Deputy Principals, to share and to distribute leadership and management responsibilities in a manner that encourages and supports partnership. The Deputy Principal co-operates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal’s role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal’s absence’.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria: Fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, taken from ‘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
The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
-A knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school.
-An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school setting.
-An understanding of School Self-Evaluation and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school.
-An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
-Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity.
-Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with all staff members, Board of Management, parents/ guardians and the wider school community.
-A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others.
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
• Letter of Application
• Referees (name, role, contact no.)
• Teaching Council Registration
• Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
Applications must be submitted by email only. Applications made by any other means other than by email will not be considered. Canvassing will disqualify. Closing date for applications is, Friday 22nd November, 2024 at 3pm. Invitation to attend interview will be sent via email and only candidates who meet the shortlisting criteria will be contacted.
Roll Number: 19435Q
Applications to: Apply@sfxjunior.ie
.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
.
Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19435Q
Apply To:
Apply@sfxjunior.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
Enquiries To:
Apply@sfxjunior.ie
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