Principal - Larkin Community College

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Principal

Larkin Community College

Permanent with effect from 1st September 2026

Ref: PLCC26A

The Principal has overall responsibility under the authority of City of Dublin Education and Training Board for the dayto-day management of the school as provided for in legislation / circulars / Deeds of Trust and other relevant communications. The post currently attracts a Responsibility Allowance of Category XIV (14) per annum. City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). 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: 1 st June 2026 Interviews will be held week beginning: 8 th June 2026 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only 

Statutory Requirements: The statutory functions of the Principal are set out in Sections 22 and 23 of the Education Act 1998.

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

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. 

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer. Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates. 

Notes:

• Applicants must create a profile in order to apply for positions via our online system, which can be done through the link application link.

• Creating a profile is NOT applying for a position.

• After a profile is created only then can positions be applied for. The system will generate an email advising that a position has been applied for, and will provide the reference number, if you do not receive this confirmation you have not applied for the position.

• Candidates with queries should contact applications@cdetb.ie for assistance quoting the reference number, however candidates with technical queries should use the help function available at the login area in the first instance.

• 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 submitting applications are not the responsibility of 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.

• All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email.

• Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal.

• Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level.

• Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB. 

Latest date for receipt of completed online applications is: 12 noon on Friday 29th May 2026

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.