ADVERT ID 262040
School Transport Bus Escort
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Scoil ChroI Iosa
Scoil Chroí Íosa, Presentation Primary
Newcastle Road
Galway
Newcastle Road
Galway
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 9 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Sep 18 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 5 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
114
Droichead school:
No
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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:
The bus escort must be available mornings and afternoons. Hours of work Monday to Friday in line with the school calendar:
Shift 1 715am-845am
Shift 2 115pm-345pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Accompanying and ensuring the safety of the students during transit to and from the school.
• Secure seat belts and other other safety equipment
• Assisting the students on and off 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 special 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.
Shift 1 715am-845am
Shift 2 115pm-345pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Accompanying and ensuring the safety of the students during transit to and from the school.
• Secure seat belts and other other safety equipment
• Assisting the students on and off 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 special 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
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Roll Number:
01013N
Apply To:
Email applications only to:
scoilchroiiosaapps@gmail.com
scoilchroiiosaapps@gmail.com
County:
Galway
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