Current Vacancies
Special Needs Assistant
Applications are invited for the position of Special Needs Assistant in the recently sanctioned ASD class opened in September 2021.
1. This is a standard full-time vacancy commencing on April 25th 2022. The position will be filled pending approval by the Department of Education and in accordance with DE regulations and circular 0026/2021, the Board of Management of Portumna Community School and subject to Garda Vetting requirements.
2. Specific competencies include; relevant experience/qualification of working with students with ASD/an ASD Class in post-primary school and working with a variety of care needs is desirable. Knowledge and experience of working with ICT and as part of an SNA team is also desirable.
3. Please submit a letter of application, a CV and copies of relevant/minimum qualifications by post no later than 5 pm Friday the 11th of March 2022. The CV should include qualifications, relevant experience and two recent contactable references. All applicants must also provide up to date Garda Vetting and 'Children's First' course certification details.
4. If applicable, applications are invited from SNAs on the SNA panel and must have the panel form (certified PF1 form) clearly attached when submitting application documents. Please indicate this on your letter of application.
5. Applications are only accepted by post; addressed to Mr. Shane McClearn Principal and Secretary to the BOM to the school address.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email. Canvassing will disqualify.
Provisional interview date: The week beginning April 4th 2022.
1. This is a standard full-time vacancy commencing on April 25th 2022. The position will be filled pending approval by the Department of Education and in accordance with DE regulations and circular 0026/2021, the Board of Management of Portumna Community School and subject to Garda Vetting requirements.
2. Specific competencies include; relevant experience/qualification of working with students with ASD/an ASD Class in post-primary school and working with a variety of care needs is desirable. Knowledge and experience of working with ICT and as part of an SNA team is also desirable.
3. Please submit a letter of application, a CV and copies of relevant/minimum qualifications by post no later than 5 pm Friday the 11th of March 2022. The CV should include qualifications, relevant experience and two recent contactable references. All applicants must also provide up to date Garda Vetting and 'Children's First' course certification details.
4. If applicable, applications are invited from SNAs on the SNA panel and must have the panel form (certified PF1 form) clearly attached when submitting application documents. Please indicate this on your letter of application.
5. Applications are only accepted by post; addressed to Mr. Shane McClearn Principal and Secretary to the BOM to the school address.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email. Canvassing will disqualify.
Provisional interview date: The week beginning April 4th 2022.
Leadership and Management Post of Responsibility Appeal Information
Leadership and Management Circular 0003/2018
| leadership___management_cl_0003_2018.pdf |
Guidance to Appellants
| guidance_to_appellants_for_completion_of_the_appeal_form_.docx |
Appeal Form
| post_of_responsibility_teacher_appeal_form.pdf |