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The Board of Management of Ballindangan National School, Ballindangan, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork invites applications by email only for the position of Principal Teacher from September 1st 2025.

Ballindangan N.S. is a co-educational, rural primary school under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cloyne. Ballindangan N.S has two mainstream class teachers and a shared SET 3 days a week.

It is the policy of Ballindangan N.S. to foster self-esteem and empathy and to value each pupil for their uniqueness and difference. Our school is a child- centred, happy and safe environment to learn, where all the children are encouraged to develop to the best of their strengths and abilities. In addition to high academic expectations, pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities that help students grow as leaders, thinkers, and responsible citizens.


The roles and responsibilities for the post of Principal are aligned to the four domains of leadership and management as specified in Circular 0044/2019:
1. Leading teaching and learning.
2. Managing the organisation.
3. Leading school development.
4. Developing leadership capacity.

Applicants for this position should demonstrate:
• An understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of Ballindangan N.S. and an ability to support and promote school and parish links
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and foster positive relationships with staff members, Board of Management, parents and guardians and the wider school community.
• An excellent level of understanding and knowledge of school leadership, management and administration in a primary school.
• A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate and develop leadership capacity and empower others
• Proven leadership skills in a primary school
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• An in-depth knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and a wide range of teaching experience within a primary school
• Understanding and knowledge of the requirements associated with the provision of Special Education Needs, inclusion and diversity
• Experience in prioritising, planning and organising workload.
• Involvement in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.
• Previous experience in policy development.
• A commitment to and evidence of continuing and relevant professional development
• Knowledge and capacity to successfully lead and administer a school

- Applications are invited by email at recruitmentballindanganns25@gmail.com
- Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council and have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education in a Catholic primary school
- The application closing deadline is 4pm on 15 May 2025
- A minimum of 3 applications are required for the process to proceed
- The appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory references, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the Patron.