ADVERT ID 260254
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Aug 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
83
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:
Applications accepted by EMAIL to principal@brusnans.ie
Please insert "Bus Escort" into the subject bar of the email.
The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week during term time and also during periods of Summer Provision.
This is a fixed term role, approximately 2/3 hours per day. Start at the Ballaghaderren town at approximately 9am and collection of pupils at 2pm from Brusna NS
*Please note final contract hours are to be confirmed with the transport provider and will be reconfigured from time to time when bus routes are changed due to pupil enrolment. Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route. Distance from school to pick up is 10km.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home in Lisacul to Brusna NS each day.
- work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, term time only and 2 weeks in July.
-ensure pupil safety and wellbeing while on board including:
- assist children getting on and off bus and ensure a safe handover to SNA/teacher/parent/guardian
- secure seat belts and any other safety equipment
- support care needs as required
• The hourly rate of pay €15.98 per hour and is in line with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines for school bus escorts.
- Only those being called for interview will be contacted.
- Garda Vetting required prior to commencement.
• The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable
Please insert "Bus Escort" into the subject bar of the email.
The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week during term time and also during periods of Summer Provision.
This is a fixed term role, approximately 2/3 hours per day. Start at the Ballaghaderren town at approximately 9am and collection of pupils at 2pm from Brusna NS
*Please note final contract hours are to be confirmed with the transport provider and will be reconfigured from time to time when bus routes are changed due to pupil enrolment. Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route. Distance from school to pick up is 10km.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home in Lisacul to Brusna NS each day.
- work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, term time only and 2 weeks in July.
-ensure pupil safety and wellbeing while on board including:
- assist children getting on and off bus and ensure a safe handover to SNA/teacher/parent/guardian
- secure seat belts and any other safety equipment
- support care needs as required
• The hourly rate of pay €15.98 per hour and is in line with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines for school bus escorts.
- Only those being called for interview will be contacted.
- Garda Vetting required prior to commencement.
• The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17904P
Apply To:
County:
Roscommon
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