ADVERT ID 261880
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 4 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Sep 18 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
26
Current Enrolment:
389
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Maelruain Senior is seeking to recruit a Bus Escort to accompany and support two pupils travelling to and from school each day.
The successful applicant must be available to meet the school transport at the designated pick-up and drop-off point.
Hours
Part-time, Monday–Friday, during school terms:
Morning: approximately 7:20am–8.50am
Afternoon: approximately 2.30pm–4:00pm
Times may vary slightly depending on traffic.
Person Specification
The successful candidate should:
Have experience working with children with autism and/or additional needs.
Be caring, patient, reliable and responsible.
Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians and school staff.
Have fluency in English.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the pupil safely enters and exits the vehicle.
Ensure the pupil is securely seated and appropriately supervised throughout the journey.
Support the pupil’s safety, comfort and wellbeing.
Complete appropriate handover to school staff and parents/guardians.
Maintain confidentiality and respect the pupil’s dignity and privacy.
Requirements
The successful applicant must:
Provide two current referees and their contact details.
Satisfy Garda Vetting requirements.
Complete a valid Statutory Declaration and complete the Form of Undertaking.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting.
Rate of Pay
€15.98 per hour, in line with Department of Education guidelines for School Bus Escorts. Payment is made weekly during school term time, with holiday pay provided in accordance with applicable arrangements.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and details of two current referees to:
recruitmentmaelruain@gmail.com
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted
The successful applicant must be available to meet the school transport at the designated pick-up and drop-off point.
Hours
Part-time, Monday–Friday, during school terms:
Morning: approximately 7:20am–8.50am
Afternoon: approximately 2.30pm–4:00pm
Times may vary slightly depending on traffic.
Person Specification
The successful candidate should:
Have experience working with children with autism and/or additional needs.
Be caring, patient, reliable and responsible.
Communicate effectively and professionally with parents/guardians and school staff.
Have fluency in English.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the pupil safely enters and exits the vehicle.
Ensure the pupil is securely seated and appropriately supervised throughout the journey.
Support the pupil’s safety, comfort and wellbeing.
Complete appropriate handover to school staff and parents/guardians.
Maintain confidentiality and respect the pupil’s dignity and privacy.
Requirements
The successful applicant must:
Provide two current referees and their contact details.
Satisfy Garda Vetting requirements.
Complete a valid Statutory Declaration and complete the Form of Undertaking.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting.
Rate of Pay
€15.98 per hour, in line with Department of Education guidelines for School Bus Escorts. Payment is made weekly during school term time, with holiday pay provided in accordance with applicable arrangements.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and details of two current referees to:
recruitmentmaelruain@gmail.com
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19463V
Apply To:
recruitmentmaelruain@gmail.com, addressed to Fr. James Daly, Chairperson of the Board of Management.
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
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