ADVERT ID 247490
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sat Dec 20 2025
Application Closing Date:
Sat Jan 3 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 19 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
74
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Cianain, invites applications for the position of a School Bus Escort to support one pupil travelling to and from school each day.
Location:
The escort will meet the driver at the school premises
Working Hours:
This is a part-time position during school term only, with the following working hours (subject to change):
• Morning: 8.30am -9:30am
• Afternoon: 3pm-4pm
Please note that hours may be adjusted depending on transport arrangements and pupil’s needs. The service will not operate during school holidays or closures.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.66 per hour (Paid monthly)
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday hours payable at Christmas, Easter and at the beginning of summer holidays.
Public Holiday hours also paid
Contract Details:
• Fixed-term contract, reviewed and renewed annually
• Continuation of employment is subject to Departmental sanction, the continuation of the service, or termination by the Board of Management for reasons outlined in the Contract of Employment
Requirements:
• Must be available for both morning and afternoon sessions during the school term
• Garda Vetting is a mandatory requirement. The successful candidate will need to be Garda vetted by the school and complete child safeguarding training.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the student in safely entering and exiting the vehicle
• Ensure the student is securely seated with appropriate seat belts or safety equipment
• Supervise and support the child throughout the journey, follow the care plan that is in place for the child so that the child travels in safety and comfort. There will also be medical training to support the child while they are travelling to and from the school.
• Handover the children to a member of staff in the morning and to a parent/guardian in the afternoon
• Liaise with school staff and parents, as required, acting as a point of communication when necessary
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, respecting the children's privacy and dignity at all times
• Carry out any additional duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Principal
Location:
The escort will meet the driver at the school premises
Working Hours:
This is a part-time position during school term only, with the following working hours (subject to change):
• Morning: 8.30am -9:30am
• Afternoon: 3pm-4pm
Please note that hours may be adjusted depending on transport arrangements and pupil’s needs. The service will not operate during school holidays or closures.
SALARY DETAILS:
€15.66 per hour (Paid monthly)
Holiday hours paid at rate of 8% of hours worked.
Holiday hours payable at Christmas, Easter and at the beginning of summer holidays.
Public Holiday hours also paid
Contract Details:
• Fixed-term contract, reviewed and renewed annually
• Continuation of employment is subject to Departmental sanction, the continuation of the service, or termination by the Board of Management for reasons outlined in the Contract of Employment
Requirements:
• Must be available for both morning and afternoon sessions during the school term
• Garda Vetting is a mandatory requirement. The successful candidate will need to be Garda vetted by the school and complete child safeguarding training.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the student in safely entering and exiting the vehicle
• Ensure the student is securely seated with appropriate seat belts or safety equipment
• Supervise and support the child throughout the journey, follow the care plan that is in place for the child so that the child travels in safety and comfort. There will also be medical training to support the child while they are travelling to and from the school.
• Handover the children to a member of staff in the morning and to a parent/guardian in the afternoon
• Liaise with school staff and parents, as required, acting as a point of communication when necessary
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, respecting the children's privacy and dignity at all times
• Carry out any additional duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Principal
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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 (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17029S
Apply To:
By post:
Caitriona Traynor
REF: Bus Escort
Scoil Naomh Cianain
Cushinstown
Ashbourne
A84 RY80
By email: cushns@cushinstownprimary.ie
Caitriona Traynor
REF: Bus Escort
Scoil Naomh Cianain
Cushinstown
Ashbourne
A84 RY80
By email: cushns@cushinstownprimary.ie
County:
Meath
Enquiries To:
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