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The Board of Management of Mahoonagh National School invites applications for the position of a Deputy Principal Teacher. This is a permanent position, commencing on 21st October, and the appointment will be made via open competition.

Mahoonagh National School is a Catholic school. The school's Patron is Bishop
Brendan Leahy, Limerick Diocese. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the
Catholic ethos of the school.
The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education. A copy of this qualification must accompany the application.

Applicants must be fully registered with the Teaching Council and have five years' recognised teaching service.

The appointee will become part of the leadership and management team in the school. The eligibility criteria, essential roles and responsibilities of the post of Deputy 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 following skills, knowledge, competencies and experience are desirable:
-Ability to exercise flexibility and full involvement in the school, in partnership with and under the direction of the Principal, to meet the daily needs of the school
-Previous teaching experience across a wide range of classes, and settings in primary school
-A clear understanding and knowledge of the Special Education Model and the Primary Curriculum.
-Proven ability to work as part of a team and to foster leadership in others
- An understanding and competency in ICT and its usage for administrative and educational purposes, including policy development and implementation.
-A strong commitment to fostering and maintaining positive home-school-community links and activities.
-A willingness and ability to promote a strong culture of caring, wellbeing, learning and creativity among the school community.
-A demonstrable commitment and interest in promoting Extra-Curricular Activities (eg Music, Sport, Drama, The Arts and STEM) among the school pupils.
-Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives and projects (eg Green Schools, Active Schools, Literacy and STEM projects etc).
-Experience of long-term strategic planning for the development of the school, including an understanding of School Self-Evaluation (SSE) policy development and implementation
-Evidence of and a high level of commitment to continuing and relevant professional development
-Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work well with all staff and the wider school community.
-Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school
-An ability to work with staff and outside agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and provide children with the knowledge, skills and competencies to help them deal with challenges
-Excellent communication skills expressed both in leadership and management

The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal to support and develop effective leadership within the school. The Deputy Principal cooperates with the Principal in the fulfilment of the Principal's role and acts or deputises as the Principal in the Principal's absence.

The roles and responsibilities of this post are subject to review and change according to procedures set out in Circular 44/19. The responsibilities of the role can require participation in the leadership role outside the standard school day and outside of the standard school year.