Principal


Job description

A Principal shall be required to carry out his/her professional duties in accordance with the school’s policy and objectives as determined by the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors and shall obey the reasonable directions of the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors. Subject to paragraph 1 the principal shall be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school. In carrying out his/her duties the principal shall consult, where this is appropriate, with the employing authority, the staff of the school and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors. See job pack for full details..

Responsibilities

  • Formulating the overall aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation
  • Participating in the selection and appointment of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school
  • Maintaining relationships, as appropriate, with organisations representing teachers and other persons on the staff of the school
  • Determining, organising and implementing an appropriate curriculum for the school, having regard to the needs, experience, interests, aptitudes and stage of development of the pupils and the resources available to the school

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
  • Have a minimum of 7 years post-qualification teaching experience in a primary school, and/or equivalent experience in an affiliated educational body working in an area that relates to the primary sector, within the last 12 years.
  • Currently hold or have held for a minimum of 3 years And within the last 8 years: A post of Principal or Vice-Principal; A post with leadership and management experience within an affiliated body.

Desirable Skills

  • Have successfully completed an additional postgraduate (or equivalent or higher) qualification in Education.
  • Have experience of whole school financial and/or budgetary management within school/s;

Further Information

Work time: Monday - Friday.

Application Information

Please apply via: https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000296&lang=en

Vacancy ID
1587375
Job ref.
23000296
Job Sector
Education and Training
Area
Co Down
Location
Dromore Central Primary School
Salary
£70,223 - £81,337 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
32.4
Published date
31/01/2023
Closing date
14/02/2023
Worktime
Monday - Friday

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