

Dedicated professional with expertise in child safeguarding procedures and inclusive education advocacy. Demonstrates strategic leadership and behavioural management strategies to prioritise student welfare. Skilled in community engagement, educational legislation understanding, and personnel hiring. Proficient in collaborative decision-making and building strong parent-teacher relations. Knowledgeable in national curriculum standards, pupil mentoring, and special education needs. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports all students' growth and development.
- Led school leadership and management
- Lead the teaching and learning in the school
- Lead and managed school teaching staff and ancillary staff
- Child Safeguarding Designated Liaison Person (DLP)
- Board of Management member / Administrative duties
- Special Educational Needs Leader / Special Educational Needs Teacher – supported individual pupils and groups with their learning / social skills / special educational needs
- Supported school staff, parents and pupils within the school community
- Liaised with local children’s services – e.g. HSE / Tusla / NEPS / Department of Education
- School Building and Grounds Manager
- Manager of school finances and budget control
- Drove fundraising events, securing additional resources for the school.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to build cooperative relationships.
- Promoted inclusivity within the school by introducing diverse curriculums.
- Organised special school events, enhancing community spirit.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, ensuring efficient allocation of funds across departments.
- Oversaw recruitment process to hire highly qualified teaching staff.
- Collaborated with governing body to ensure compliance with educational legislation and regulations.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to build cooperative relationships.
- School leadership and management
- Supported the school principal with administrative tasks
- Lead the teaching and learning in the school alongside the school principal
- Supported newly qualified teachers on staff
- Member of the in-school management team (ISM Team)
- Child Safeguarding Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP)
- Secretary to the school’s Board of Management
- Mainstream Classroom Teacher – supported pupils with their learning and educational progress
- SEN – supported pupils within the classroom with special needs
- Enhanced student performance with personalised learning plans
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss student progress
- Assisted Principal in decision making processes, contributed towards policy implementation
- Managed after-school activities; promoted holistic development of students
- Liaised with parents, teachers and students for smooth functioning of the institution.
- Fostered an inclusive educational environment; respected individual differences among pupils
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Multi-Grade Classroom Teacher
- SEN – supported pupils with special educational needs with the mainstream classroom
- Secretary to the school’s Board of Management
- Music coordinator for the school
- INTO representative for the school
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and behaviour issues
- Facilitated open lines of communication with parents, contributing to a supportive school community
- Incorporated technology into lesson plans for modern learning experiences
- Participated actively in staff development programmes, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of educational trends and practices
- Cultivated a positive learning environment for overall student success.