ADVERT ID 234848
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 19 2025 20:53:50
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
10
Current Enrolment:
136
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:
We currently have a position for a bus escort for the 2025-2026 school year. The bus escort will accompany children on a bus from their home to and from Scoil Réalt na Mara in Cromane each day. The escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons, 5 days per week. (8.20am - 9.40am, 1.50pm – 3.45pm).
The ideal candidate will be:
· Responsible for assisting pupils on and off the bus and to ensure pupils’ safety when travelling
· Responsible for observing and supervising pupils when travelling
· Responsible for communication between home and school
· Sensitive and respectful in all dealings with pupils in the school, parents and bus drivers
· Enthusiastic, energetic and flexible
· In a position to rendezvous with the bus driver at an agreed location
· Available to work in keeping with the school calendar (182 school days)
Salary Scale: hourly rate as determined by the Department of Education and Skills (€15.50 per hour) processed fortnightly during school term time. Escorts are not paid over school holidays but receive holiday pay instead.
Relevant experience would be highly desirable. Appointment is subject to Garda vetting, Children First online training and appropriate character references.
We will also compile a panel of substitute Bus Escorts to cover possible absences arising over the school year 2025-2026.
The ideal candidate will be:
· Responsible for assisting pupils on and off the bus and to ensure pupils’ safety when travelling
· Responsible for observing and supervising pupils when travelling
· Responsible for communication between home and school
· Sensitive and respectful in all dealings with pupils in the school, parents and bus drivers
· Enthusiastic, energetic and flexible
· In a position to rendezvous with the bus driver at an agreed location
· Available to work in keeping with the school calendar (182 school days)
Salary Scale: hourly rate as determined by the Department of Education and Skills (€15.50 per hour) processed fortnightly during school term time. Escorts are not paid over school holidays but receive holiday pay instead.
Relevant experience would be highly desirable. Appointment is subject to Garda vetting, Children First online training and appropriate character references.
We will also compile a panel of substitute Bus Escorts to cover possible absences arising over the school year 2025-2026.
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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:
12820H
Apply To:
cromanensapplications@gmail.com
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
066-9769331
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