ADVERT ID 227332

Principal Teacher

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St Marys NS

Waterpark
Carrigaline
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Nov 11 2024 09:37:01
Application Closing Date:
Mon Nov 25 2024
Commencement Date:
Wed Jan 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
212
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
This is an Administrative Principal Position
St Mary’s has an enrolment of 212 pupils and is a co-educational, mainstream national school with special
classes. The school has 14 classroom teachers, 3 full-time special education teachers, 8 special needs assistants
and a part time secretary. The school is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne
and Ross. Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of St Mary’s. All children
and staff are equally valued in St. Mary’s and there is a commitment to caring and belonging to the school, the
community and Carrigaline Union of Parishes.
We welcome applicants for the post of principal, who are fully registered (Route 1) with the teaching Council
of Ireland, have 5 years recognised teaching service, two must be in a recognised primary school within the
republic of Ireland.
Roles and responsibilities for this post relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as specified
in the Department of education (DES) circular 0044/2019

The following knowledge, skills and experience are desirable:

 Relevant professional development especially in the area of school leadership and communication.
 Proven ability to work as a member of a large team.
 An understanding of and commitment to the school’s Church of Ireland ethos and an ability to support
and promote school and parish links.
 Knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and show a range of teaching experience.
 Experience of in-school policy development.
 Experience of working as part of an In-School Management team.
 A commitment to work in partnership with the Deputy Principal in furthering the aims of the school.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications by POST only.
 Covering letter should indicate your suitability for the post.
 Candidates called for interview will be required to provide proof of qualifications and Teaching council
registration.
 Referees (name, role, contact no.)
 Please apply using ONLY the current version of the Standard Application Form for Primary
Principalship.
 Please submit 3 copies of your completed application form and mark the envelope “Principal
Application”
 Applications close at 12 noon on the closing date for receipt of applications.
 A minimum of three eligible applicants must be received in order for the competition to proceed.
 Appointment will be subject, but not limited to:
 Satisfactory references
 Current & Continuing Teaching Council Registration
 Current Vetting requirements
 Occupational Health Screening.
 Approval by the Patron of the Church of Ireland
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
18279A
Apply To:
State "Principal Application" on Envelope.
Chairperson, BOM,
St Mary's National School,
Waterpark,
Carrigaline,
Co Cork
P43 V243
County:
Cork

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