Deputy Principal - Pearse CFE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following:

Deputy Principal Pearse College of Further Education

(Permanent Post – with effect from 1st September 2024)

Ref: DPP24

The overall responsibility of the Deputy Principal is to assist the Principal in the management of the school.

The post currently attracts a Responsibility Allowance of Category XIII (13) (subject to verification) per annum.

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

A minimum of five years wholetime teaching experience is essential for the above post.

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 27th May 2024 Interviewing to commence week beginning: 3rd June 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Salary: In accordance with the relevant Department of Education Class III Salary Scales and appropriate qualification allowances.

Qualifications Academic: The person appointed must have the necessary academic qualifications for permanent appointment to a teaching post under an Education and Training Board i.e. a University degree or equivalent.

Teaching Experience: Not less than five years wholetime teaching experience. In this context, wholetime teaching service may be taken to be permanent wholetime, temporary wholetime and EPT/PRT wholetime service where the full 22 hours are worked weekly for the full college year.

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.

Additional Information:

• Besides the discharge of specific administrative and management duties, the Deputy Principal also exercises a leadership and motivational role in the direction of the College enterprise. Together the Principal and Deputy Principal form the senior management team of the College, he/she must work in tandem to fulfil the aims and objectives of the College. That teamwork is also broadened to include the post holders to form part of the management team and the staff whose co-operation and commitment are also vital to the achievement of the goals of the College. • The Deputy Principal is required to deputise for the Principal in his/her absence in all matters organisational / administrative and in relation to discipline within the College. • The Deputy Principal must be willing to work in conjunction with / under the direction of the Principal. • The Deputy Principal will normally be required to be in attendance in the College throughout the college day. • The Deputy Principal may also be required by the Board of Management to be present in the College for periods during the State Examinations and for other periods outside the normal opening hours and days of the school such as may be necessary from time to time. • The Deputy Principal reports to the Principal. • In accordance with DE Circulars the Deputy Principal shall enter into an agreement with the Principal to undertake certain administrative duties from time to time, commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • City of Dublin ETB may contact the named referees and/or employers for a reference should you be called to interview.

Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to applications@cdetb.ie is: 12 noon on Monday 27th May 2024

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place.

Canvassing will disqualify.

City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

Please see information guide for further details.