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Mon Jul 14 2025

Mon Jul 28 2025

Thu Aug 28 2025

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The bus escort will accompany students aged 5-18 years to and from the school each day. The hours are split between the morning and the afternoon. The successful candidate will be required to work prior to school start times to pick children up from their homes and after school ends to drop children home.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Principal/Deputy Principal.

The escort is responsible for the safety of the pupils on board the bus and will be required to assist them getting on and off the bus and securing appropriate seat belts.
Candidates will be expected to deal with parents and school staff in a professional way. They will need to communicate to parents and school regarding pickups, drop offs, illnesses, traffic, delays etc.
The run will start in Beltra, Co. Sligo and the Bus Escort will be required to be available for the first pick up.
Salary Scale and Conditions of Service: In accordance with the regulations of the
Department of Education and Skills- €15.50 per hour. Holiday pay of 8 % of hours worked is paid at Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
Experience of working with children essential. Experience of working with children with special needs desirable.
These positions are for approximately 12.5 hours per week in line with the school calendar, but this is subject to change
Successful candidates are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checking.
Please apply either by post or by email and include
• Cover Letter
• CV including two referees, including referees name, their role within the company, contact number and email.
For further information on role please email: stjosephsspsligo@gmail.com
Applications must be received by 5.30 pm on closing date.