ADVERT ID 264103
School Transport Bus Escort
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Cloonfad National School
Cloonfad
Ballyhaunis
F35W407
Ballyhaunis
F35W407
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Dec 4 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
140
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
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 in the mornings.
Approximate hours of work Monday to Friday: 08:50- 9:50 / 10:30 - 11:30
Collection point is Castlerea. The bus escort will travel from Castlerea to Cloonfad to and from school accompanying the pupil(s).
This post is subject to a transport provider confirming their capacity to fulfil the route and exact time schedule.
Proposed start date to be confirmed by transport provider and once garda vetting has been completed for bus escort and driver.
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.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Additional Information:
The Bus Escort must be available in the mornings.
Approximate hours of work Monday to Friday: 08:50- 9:50 / 10:30 - 11:30
Collection point is Castlerea. The bus escort will travel from Castlerea to Cloonfad to and from school accompanying the pupil(s).
This post is subject to a transport provider confirming their capacity to fulfil the route and exact time schedule.
Proposed start date to be confirmed by transport provider and once garda vetting has been completed for bus escort and driver.
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.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
15557K
Apply To:
County:
Roscommon
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