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Permanent

Mainstream

Senior School

Boys

Catholic

22

402

Yes

Ballyroan Boys’ National School is under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. It is child-centred and inclusive, with 400 pupils on roll.

There are 16 mainstream classes and 6 special education posts. There are 22 teachers, 6 SNAs, a school secretary and caretaker.

This position is a permanent administrative principal post and commences on 1st September 2024.

Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Route 1 - Primary), be fully garda vetted and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a recognised primary school in Ireland.

The roles and responsibilities of the post of Principal Teacher are determined by the four domains of Leadership and Management as set out in chapter 4 of Circular 0044/2019.
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
• An understanding and a commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos and an ability to support and promote school/parish links.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a range of teaching experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity in education.
• Excellent people management and communication skills and an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community.
• Proven leadership skills and a commitment to school self- evaluation.
• A commitment to and evidence of relevant continuing professional development

The appointment is subject to the confirmation of qualifications, garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.