ADVERT ID 241311
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jul 17 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 4 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
169
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St Lachteen’s NS are seeking applications for 2 School Transport Escort positions available for the 2025/26 school-year.
This contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service. The Transport Escort must have their own transport to and from the starting/end point for each route.
The 2 positions are as follows but timings and routes are subject to change as needed:
Route 1: Approximately 3 hours per day.
St Lachteen’s NS(Starting Point) to Ballincollig and back to St Lachteen’s NS(Ending Point)
Hours of Work: 8:00am – 9:10am, 1:50pm – 3:40pm
Route 2: Approximately 2 Hours per day.
Blackpool(Starting Point) to St Lachteen’s N.S. and Back to Blackpool(end Point)
Hours of Work: 8:30am to 9:30am, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Please indicate in your application if you are applying for just one of the positions specifically, or both positions.
Candidates should have experience in working with children, have an understanding of additional needs in children, and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional manner. Fluency in English is essential: Candidates will be expected to deal with parents and school staff in a professional way. They will need to communicate regarding pick ups, drop offs, illnesses, traffic. delays etc.
This position is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. The hourly rate of pay is in line with the Department of Education guidelines for School Transport Escorts (€15.50 per hour currently). Escorts are not paid over school holidays but receive holiday pay instead at a rate of 8%.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting children in getting in and out of transport service safely;
- Taking responsibility for the safety of the children for the duration of their journey to/from school, until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person;
- Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps. Harnesses secured before transport service leaves the home / school;
- Ensure that each pupil is received by a responsible person at drop off point;
- Build and maintain good relationships with parents and school staff;
- Act as a liaison between Principal, Deputy Principal and / or class teacher and parents when required;
- Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Be aware of particular disability / medical condition of the child on the transport service;
- Perform any other duties relevant to the position of school transport escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time;
Applications should be emailed to schooltransport2025@lachteen.ie with requested documents
This contract is subject to change should pupils join/leave the service. The Transport Escort must have their own transport to and from the starting/end point for each route.
The 2 positions are as follows but timings and routes are subject to change as needed:
Route 1: Approximately 3 hours per day.
St Lachteen’s NS(Starting Point) to Ballincollig and back to St Lachteen’s NS(Ending Point)
Hours of Work: 8:00am – 9:10am, 1:50pm – 3:40pm
Route 2: Approximately 2 Hours per day.
Blackpool(Starting Point) to St Lachteen’s N.S. and Back to Blackpool(end Point)
Hours of Work: 8:30am to 9:30am, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Please indicate in your application if you are applying for just one of the positions specifically, or both positions.
Candidates should have experience in working with children, have an understanding of additional needs in children, and be able to deal with parents and school staff in a professional manner. Fluency in English is essential: Candidates will be expected to deal with parents and school staff in a professional way. They will need to communicate regarding pick ups, drop offs, illnesses, traffic. delays etc.
This position is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. The hourly rate of pay is in line with the Department of Education guidelines for School Transport Escorts (€15.50 per hour currently). Escorts are not paid over school holidays but receive holiday pay instead at a rate of 8%.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting children in getting in and out of transport service safely;
- Taking responsibility for the safety of the children for the duration of their journey to/from school, until they can hand over to school staff / parent / responsible person;
- Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps. Harnesses secured before transport service leaves the home / school;
- Ensure that each pupil is received by a responsible person at drop off point;
- Build and maintain good relationships with parents and school staff;
- Act as a liaison between Principal, Deputy Principal and / or class teacher and parents when required;
- Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Be aware of particular disability / medical condition of the child on the transport service;
- Perform any other duties relevant to the position of school transport escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time;
Applications should be emailed to schooltransport2025@lachteen.ie with requested documents
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17602W
Apply To:
schooltransport2025@lachteen.ie
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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