JOB VACANCY: Primary School Diocesan Advisor

The Diocese of Kilmore is recruiting for the position of Primary School Diocesan Advisor.

Initial one-year part-time contract. Working hours will be half a normal school-working week.

This post will require travel around the schools in the Diocese of Kilmore in the West Cavan, North Leitrim areas as well as in two parishes in Fermanagh – see list of schools below.

The main duties of the Diocesan Advisor will include:

  • Visitation of classes.
  • Modelling creative approach to Religious Education.
  • Listening to and encouraging teachers.
  • Praying with teachers and children.
  • Meeting with school staff.
  • Attending conference of diocesan advisors – 1 per annum.
  • Attending annual general meeting of diocesan advisors.
  • Attending annual general meeting of Catholic Primary School Management Association.
  • Attending National Catechetical Congress.
  • Organising training/retreats etc.
  • Providing teachers with resources/relevant communications.
  • Liaison with the Bishop of Kilmore.

Essential Qualities of Candidate:

  • Must have excellent communication skills and be well organised.
  • Must be able to work on their own initiative.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability to work across teams.
  • A primary school teaching qualification to include a religious qualification to teach in Irish Catholic primary schools.
  • Full clean drivers’ licence and own transport required.
  • Must be Garda vetted for the Diocese of Kilmore.
  • Understanding of, and commitment to Catholic faith and ethos.

CV’s and cover letters to be issued to Bishop’s House, Cullies, Cavan H12 P5W6

Closing date for applications is Monday 29 July 2024.                                                      

List of Primary Schools in West Cavan, North Leitrim and two Parishes in Fermanagh with names of parishes in brackets:

  • St. Aidan’s National School, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (Corlough/Templeport)
  • St. Mogue’s National School, Currin, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan (Corlough/Templeport)
  • St. Patrick’s National School, Corlough, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (Corlough/Templeport)
  • Aughawillan National School, Garadice, Co. Leitrim (Ballinamore)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim (Ballinamore)
  • Scoil Chlann Naofa, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Ballinamore)
  • Ballaghameehan National School, Ballaghameehan, Co. Leitrim (Ballaghameehan)
  • Kiltyclogher National School, Kiltyclogher, Co. Leitrim (Ballaghameehan)
  • St. Aidan’s National School, Ballintrillick, Co. Leitrim (Kinlough)
  • Four Masters National School, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim (Kinlough)
  • Scoil Naomh Brid, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan (Kildallan)
  • Kildallan National School, Kildallan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan (Kildallan)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Carrigallen)
  • Drumeela National School, Drumeela, Co. Leitrim (Carrigallen)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Carrigallen)
  • Corliss National School, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan (Killeshandra)
  • Coronea National School, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan (Killeshandra)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Arva, Co. Cavan (Killeshandra)
  • Scoil Bhride, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan (Killeshandra)
  • St. Hugh’s National School, Dowra, Co. Leitrim (Ballinaglera)
  • Diffreen National School, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Cloonclare/Killasnett)
  • Largy National School, Largy, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Cloonclare/Killasnett)
  • St. Clare’s National School, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim (Cloonclare/Killasnett)
  • St. Brigid’s National School, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim (Inishmagrath)
  • St. Patrick’s National School, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim (Inishmagrath)
  • Drumlease National School, Drumlease, Co. Leitrim (Dromahair)
  • Leckaun National School, Leckaun, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim (Dromahair)
  • Curravagh National School, Glangevlin, Co. Leitrim (Killinagh/Glangevlin)
  • St. Patrick’s National School, Blacklion, Co. Cavan (Killinagh/Glangevlin)
  • St. Michael’s National School, Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim (Glenfarne)
  • Greaghrahan National School, Belturbet, Co. Cavan (Drumlane)
  • Milltown National School, Milltown, Co. Cavan (Drumlane)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Killesher, Derrylester, Co. Fermanagh (Kinawley/Killesher)
  • St. Naile’s Primary School, Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh (Kinawley/Killesher)
  • Scoil Mhuire, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan (Kinawley/Killesher)
  • St. Mary’s National School, Teemore, Co. Fermanagh (Kinawley/Killesher)
  • St. Ninnidh’s Primary School, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh (Derrylin)
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