ADVERT ID 247884
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jan 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Feb 6 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Feb 13 2026
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:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
169
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:
Kilmurry National School is a mainstream school with three autism classes.
We are seeking to appoint a bus/taxi escort, with the commencement date to be confirmed. The escort will accompany a student/students on the transport (taxi) from their homes to and from school.
The successful applicant will be meet the transport/taxi in Ballincollig in the morning, travel to the student's home to pick them up and accompany them to school. For afternoon drop off, the successful applicant will accompany the student/students from the school in the taxi and drop them off at home.
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 so that the child travels in safety.
• 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
Experience working with children with autism is desirable.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, completion of the Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme and verification of references.
Salary is €15.66 per hour during school term time.
Applications should be sent by email to busescortapplications2026@kilmurrynationalschool.ie OR
by post to Kilmurry National School, Ballymichael, Lissarda, Co Cork. P14 R670
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
CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
Applications may be submitted by
Email or by post
We are seeking to appoint a bus/taxi escort, with the commencement date to be confirmed. The escort will accompany a student/students on the transport (taxi) from their homes to and from school.
The successful applicant will be meet the transport/taxi in Ballincollig in the morning, travel to the student's home to pick them up and accompany them to school. For afternoon drop off, the successful applicant will accompany the student/students from the school in the taxi and drop them off at home.
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 so that the child travels in safety.
• 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
Experience working with children with autism is desirable.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting requirements, completion of the Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme and verification of references.
Salary is €15.66 per hour during school term time.
Applications should be sent by email to busescortapplications2026@kilmurrynationalschool.ie OR
by post to Kilmurry National School, Ballymichael, Lissarda, Co Cork. P14 R670
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
CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
Applications may be submitted by
Email or by post
.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17972J
Apply To:
Ballymichael
Lissarda
Co Cork
P14 R670
Lissarda
Co Cork
P14 R670
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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