ADVERT ID 261483

School Transport Bus Escort

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Scoil an Linbh Iosa (Mercy Primary)

St Francis Street
Galway
H91RX32
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Oct 1 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
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
265
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
The Bus Escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons.
Hours of work Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 9am and 2:30 - 3:45PM

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Accompanying and ensuring the safety of the students during transit to and from the school.
* Secure seat belts and other safety equipment.
* Assisting the students on and off the the transport vehicle safely.
* Cooperating with the driver and communicating effectively with school management and parents.
* Maintaining a calm, supportive and safe environment during the journey.

Requirements:
* Relevant experience working with children, particularly children with additional educational needs.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
* Reliability, punctuality and a strong commitment to child safeguarding.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, mandatory Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening.

Salary:
* Payment is at the standard hourly rate set by the Department of Education.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Application
  • Referees (name, role, contact no.)
  • Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
  • CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
04515G
County:
Galway

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