NEW 2022 Assistant Principal Competition - Open and Interdepartmental

LaydeeLuck · 08-01-2025 03:09PM

Just wondering has anyone here been placed on a panel for either Galway or Westmeath?

And also.. Has anyone from this competition been appointed to an actual AP position in either of these two locations?

...I've entered the 2024 AP competition & I'm just wondering about the odds of actually getting assigned. It seems the majority of posts here were located in Dublin...

beepbeep123 · 10-01-2025 07:47PM

well done - wishing you every success!

bettyboo13 · 19-01-2025 11:13PM

I dont think PAS will call any more batches, this panel closes end of Feb. I asked them beginning of Dec what score had they called for Dublin and they said 911 or higher score. I scored 908.

BRG298 · 20-01-2025 05:53PM

If you have received the 'you are under consideration...' mail and asked to submit references etc does that mean a post will definitely be offered provided references etc are all in order? Or should it be taken literally in that they may still decide not to make the offer regardless?

Galantis · 21-01-2025 01:04AM

Yeah can't see there being any more batches with the new competition coming online.

If you have received a under consideration message, there is a post for you.

okdune · 29-01-2025 05:02PM

Just got a message about proceeding to Stage 2

bettyboo13 · 29-01-2025 06:10PM

What score did you get in stage 1?

okdune · 29-01-2025 08:15PM

1751 in First stage and 139/150 in message today for 2nd stage.

Could someone tell me what this means? First time I’ve done this and I don’t understand the process.

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Dublin and Wicklow

is that a button · 29-01-2025 10:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123113592#Comment_123113592

Congratulations! It looks like you have now passed Stage 2 of the comp which was shortlisting based on your application form. My understanding is that you will now proceed to Stage 3 which is Interview & Presentation. I'm not 100% on this so someone else on here may be able to confirm.. but it is my understanding that you will only be called to interview if a position becomes available in your chosen county. However given that this comp is due to expire at the end of Feb & they are still shortlisting, there may be vacancies available so you could be lucky! 🍀

okdune · 29-01-2025 11:52PM

Hey thank @is that a button :) Honestly I have felt so blind in this process!

I wonder if it’s based on my application of the role would be applicable to my background? Let’s see.

Do they call? Or Email? Or just another message from the ether ??

okdune · 29-01-2025 11:53PM

While I’m here - could I ask you all what your main drivers were for applying?

okdune · 30-01-2025 04:29PM

Within the end of Feb deadline, interview date set for second last week in Feb. I wonder what dept it could be in!?

Galantis · 30-01-2025 10:55PM

Very late for an interview with the panel due to expire at the end of February. You'd have to wonder are there many jobs?

bettyboo13 · 31-01-2025 01:04PM

What total score, did you get on stage 1.

Thanks

Betty

okdune · 31-01-2025 04:47PM

1751 in First stage and 139/150 in message today for 2nd stage.

okdune · 31-01-2025 04:49PM

verbal plus situational - 900 - not great!

Numerical 612

InvisibleInk · 31-01-2025 05:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123120763#Comment_123120763

Was the second stage not out of 200?

Heidih · 04-02-2025 05:37PM

Latest is panel closing Feb positions above 911 have been called and they don't expect any further callings

mol_89 · 06-02-2025 11:29AM

Hi all, I'm currently OOM 2 on a specialist AP panel from last May. There hasn't been any movement on the panel since July/August (3 vacancies were filled in that time). Should I give upon the hope that I might get something from it? Has there been many AP positions filled since the GE?

Galantis · 07-02-2025 12:45AM

What topics have been given for the presentation exercise in the past?

BRG298 · 10-02-2025 05:53PM

Dies anyone know if a medical assessment is part of the process before beginning an AP role?

Avdel · 11-02-2025 02:36PM

I've never heard of anyone having ti do a medical before being appointed

BRG298 · 15-02-2025 07:39AM

What would the the best prep for someone coming in from the private sector with no CS experience? Would it be best to get familiarised with the work of the specific department itself?

SamKB · 17-02-2025 05:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123173190#Comment_123173190

I would recommend reading the Statement of Strategy of the Dept you are going to. The civil service renewal plan would also give you a fair amount of information.

SamKB · 17-02-2025 05:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123155936#Comment_123155936

Definitely not for existing civil servants, but I am unclear if someone new to the civil service would have to or not.

NEW 2022 Assistant Principal Competition - Open and Interdepartmental

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