Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board in partnership with Educate Together invites applications for the following  position:

POST: Principal 

Nature of Employment: Permanent 

Job Location: 

 Kishoge Community College or other such places designated as appropriate by the Board. 

The Organisation: 

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is a statutory local education authority operating under the terms of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013.  The Board provides mainstream educational programmes to schools and colleges as well as providing a wide range of adult and community programmes.  The Board’s educational remit extends from Balbriggan in the north of the county to Lucan in the west, to Dun Laoghaire in the south. 

Kishoge Community College is a co-educational, multi-denominational.

Reporting to: Director of Schools 

The Principal has overall responsibility under the authority of the ETB for the day to day management of the school as provided for in legislation/circulars/Deeds of Trust and other relevant communications 

Principal Category Allowance – XVII

The obligations of the Principal in general terms are as follows, without prejudice to the generality of the functions of the Principal: 

• The Principal controls the internal organisation, management and discipline of the school, including the assignment of duties to members of the teaching and non-teaching staff. 
• The Principal ensures that the Board of Management/ETB’s policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements are adhered to. 
• The Principal submits to the Board/ETB all such statements and reports affecting the conduct of the school as the Board/ETB requires. 
• The Principal is responsible for day to day financial administration and reporting and ensuring finances are maintained according to good governance, regulations and guidelines. 
• The Principal is required to be fully familiar with the Child Protection Guidelines and it is normal for the Principal to be the Designated Liaison Person (DLP). 
• The Principal has a range of statutory functions and obligations as outlined in legislation. Such statutory functions are implied into the Contract of Employment. 
• In the Community and Comprehensive sector, the Principal shall carry out functions as outlined in the Deed of Trust/Articles of Management. 
• In conjunction with the key roles and responsibilities outlined in the Education Acts the following is an example of a job description for the role of Principal in a school. 

This job specification may be amended and changed to meet the needs of a particular school. 

Essential Criteria: 

To qualify for appointment candidates must: 

• Have Post-Primary Teaching Qualifications recognised by the Department of Education for the purpose of teaching in a second level school as defined by Department of Education. 
• Have a minimum of five years’ whole time satisfactory teaching service or its equivalent 
• Be registered with the Teaching Council 

This job specification may be amended and changed to meet the needs of a particular school. 

Profile 

The successful candidate will: 

• be a leader, committed to the highest standards of education provision, administration and governance 
• have a passion for education 
• have strong people management and organisation skills 
• be a visionary and have experience in delivering projects through team work 
• be community minded and conscious of the role the school plays in the local community 

Terms and conditions of employment:   As per the Department of Education directives. 

THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF PRINCIPAL 

A number of key competencies have been identified as being essential for the effective performance of the role and function of the Principal. 

Competencies Sought:  

As a leader of teaching and learning the Principal places high quality learning at the core of the school and has the skills to be an instructional leader for staff.  

As a leader of school development, the Principal has a long-term vision for the school expressed in its core values and objectives.  

As a leader of people and teams, the Principal has developed individuals and teams in a school context and has delegated responsibility while holding members accountable.  

As a communicator, the Principal clearly articulates the school’s vision, is effective and engaging in dialogue with stakeholders and presents well in a variety of contexts.  

As a manager, the Principal has experience and skill in administrative processes, in guiding and supporting administrative roles and in ensuring efficient operation of the school.  

As a person, the Principal is self-aware has the capacity to self-manage and is concerned with personal and professional development.  

In the application form you will be asked to outline, in no more than 300 words, one relevant example of how and where you have displayed each of these competencies. 

It is therefore recommended that you keep a copy of this job description open while completing your application.