ADVERT ID 246389
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Nov 6 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 14 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 8 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
19
Current Enrolment:
100
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Advertised position is for the remainder of the 2025/26 school year, role finishes on 26th June inclusive.
Applications by EMAIL ONLY.
Email address: recruitmentstmarksbns@gmail.com
Please label the email ‘School Taxi Escort Application’.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children while travelling to and from school.
Attend to pupils’ care needs, including assisting children into and out of the taxi and securing appropriate seat belts.
Supervise and support pupils during the journey, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
Liaise courteously and effectively with parents, school staff, and the bus driver.
Observes confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time.
Morning 7.30am (1hr 30mins)
Pick up point: St. Mark's Boys National School, The Glen, Cork , T23P5FY
Route- Glanmire and Knocknaheeny and drop pupils to the school.
Afternoon- 2.40pm (1hr 30mins)
Pick up point: St. Mark's Boys National School, The Glen, Cork , T23P5FY
Route- Glanmire and Knocknaheeny and return Taxi escort to the school.
Requirements:
Experience working with children is essential.
An understanding of special educational needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
Ability to communicate and work professionally with parents and school staff.
Applicants must supply suitable character references.
Garda Vetting is mandatory.
Experience of working with children with epilepsy/ certification of administration of Buccolam advantageous. (Training will be provided to the successful applicant if required)
Terms of Employment:
Hours: Typically 3 hours per day to be confirmed approx 7:30am–9am and 2:40pm– 4.10pm, though routes may vary.
Hourly Rate: €15.66 per hour.
Bus Escorts are expected to work the school calendar year -Sept- June and are not paid during school holidays.
The school is creating a panel of suitable candidates following a successful interview process for any new routes that may arise in the current school year.
Applications by EMAIL ONLY.
Email address: recruitmentstmarksbns@gmail.com
Please label the email ‘School Taxi Escort Application’.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children while travelling to and from school.
Attend to pupils’ care needs, including assisting children into and out of the taxi and securing appropriate seat belts.
Supervise and support pupils during the journey, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
Liaise courteously and effectively with parents, school staff, and the bus driver.
Observes confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Is expected to participate in training which will be provided from time to time.
Morning 7.30am (1hr 30mins)
Pick up point: St. Mark's Boys National School, The Glen, Cork , T23P5FY
Route- Glanmire and Knocknaheeny and drop pupils to the school.
Afternoon- 2.40pm (1hr 30mins)
Pick up point: St. Mark's Boys National School, The Glen, Cork , T23P5FY
Route- Glanmire and Knocknaheeny and return Taxi escort to the school.
Requirements:
Experience working with children is essential.
An understanding of special educational needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
Ability to communicate and work professionally with parents and school staff.
Applicants must supply suitable character references.
Garda Vetting is mandatory.
Experience of working with children with epilepsy/ certification of administration of Buccolam advantageous. (Training will be provided to the successful applicant if required)
Terms of Employment:
Hours: Typically 3 hours per day to be confirmed approx 7:30am–9am and 2:40pm– 4.10pm, though routes may vary.
Hourly Rate: €15.66 per hour.
Bus Escorts are expected to work the school calendar year -Sept- June and are not paid during school holidays.
The school is creating a panel of suitable candidates following a successful interview process for any new routes that may arise in the current school year.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19426P
Apply To:
Applications by EMAIL ONLY.
Email address: recruitmentstmarksbns@gmail.com
Please label the email ‘Teacher Application’.
Email address: recruitmentstmarksbns@gmail.com
Please label the email ‘Teacher Application’.
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
recruitmentstmarksbns@gmail.com
Website:
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