Principal Recruitment – North Wicklow ETSS

North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School (Roll Number – 68261L)  is currently seeking a Principal Teacher

This post offers a dynamic individual the opportunity to take on the role of Principal in voluntary secondary school at a challenging and exciting time. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the school and will play a key role in developing an exceptional educational environment, working closely with the Board of Management, staff, students and the wider school community.

In this important leadership role, the Principal in collaboration with the Board of Management and school community, ensures that the school provides an education that will enable all students to contribute meaningfully to their communities, embrace the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to live their lives and to build their careers in the 21st century.

How to apply:

  1. Please download the application form and save the document using your name as the filename in the format FirstnameLastname.
  2. Complete all sections of the form as completely as possible. Please do not exceed the space provided.
  3. Write a letter of application – maximum 1 page long – highlighting your particular strengths and suitability for this position.
  4. Email the completed form, and the letter of application to northwicklowetssrecruitment@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday April 17th 2020.

This is a multi-stage process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for initial interview and may be required to complete a pre-interview task if selected for later stages of the process.

  • The Application form can be found here
  • The Principal Role Profile can be found here

The Educate Together Blueprint for Second-level Schools ‘Taking the Next Step’ clearly outlines the vision for an Educate Together Second-level School. It can be found here.

Educate Together has over 40 years experience of providing a unique, inclusive and equality-based school ethos. The Educate Together model is founded on a legal commitment to parents, staff and children to run schools based on equality and respect. Our core values, are set out in the Educate Together’s Charter.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence employment as close to 1st  May 2020 as possible.

Closing Date:  5pm on Friday April 17th 2020