ADVERT ID 243075
School Transport Bus Escort
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 14 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
40
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Curraghboy NS is located just outside Athlone.
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies for the duration of the school year) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Send application to curraghboyns@yahoo.co.uk with BUS ESCORT in the subject of the email.
The Board of Management seeks to hire a bus escort (taxi)
Applicant must be available in the mornings for meeting the bus at the school at 7:50am until 9:20am approximately and in the afternoons for 3.00pm collection and drop off approximately. These times are scheduled and confirmed by Bus Eireann.
The position is part-time for the times outlined above and are subject to change. The successful candidates will be employed for term time only, and not during holiday periods when the school is closed.
The contract is fixed term and will be reviewed and renewed annually; this is subject to ongoing sanction of the position by the Department, or until such a point as the service is terminated or no longer required, or the contract is terminated by the Board of Management for any reason outline in the Contract of Employment
The current hourly rate of pay is €15.66, paid monthly based on the hours worked on the route. The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting being obtained by the candidate.
Previous experience of working with children with Autism is desirable. particularly non-verbal children. Punctuality is essential, and regular attendance during term time is expected. The service cannot operate without the escort.
Responsibilities include
• Assisting children in getting on and off the bus/transport 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 (drop off) and parent/guardian (return)
• Making sure all children are seated and wearing safety belts and any other safety equipment as required by individual children
• Build and maintain professional relationships with parents and school staff;
• Act as a liaison between Principal, Deputy Principal and / or class teacher and parents when required;
• Observe strict confidentiality in all aspects of work, and respect the privacy and dignity of the children
• any other duties relevant to the position of school bus escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time;
It is hope the escort will be able to commence as soon as the route is confirmed.
Applicants send CV and Letter of Application to the Principal by email at curraghboyns@yahoo.co.uk
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies for the duration of the school year) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Send application to curraghboyns@yahoo.co.uk with BUS ESCORT in the subject of the email.
The Board of Management seeks to hire a bus escort (taxi)
Applicant must be available in the mornings for meeting the bus at the school at 7:50am until 9:20am approximately and in the afternoons for 3.00pm collection and drop off approximately. These times are scheduled and confirmed by Bus Eireann.
The position is part-time for the times outlined above and are subject to change. The successful candidates will be employed for term time only, and not during holiday periods when the school is closed.
The contract is fixed term and will be reviewed and renewed annually; this is subject to ongoing sanction of the position by the Department, or until such a point as the service is terminated or no longer required, or the contract is terminated by the Board of Management for any reason outline in the Contract of Employment
The current hourly rate of pay is €15.66, paid monthly based on the hours worked on the route. The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting being obtained by the candidate.
Previous experience of working with children with Autism is desirable. particularly non-verbal children. Punctuality is essential, and regular attendance during term time is expected. The service cannot operate without the escort.
Responsibilities include
• Assisting children in getting on and off the bus/transport 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 (drop off) and parent/guardian (return)
• Making sure all children are seated and wearing safety belts and any other safety equipment as required by individual children
• Build and maintain professional relationships with parents and school staff;
• Act as a liaison between Principal, Deputy Principal and / or class teacher and parents when required;
• Observe strict confidentiality in all aspects of work, and respect the privacy and dignity of the children
• any other duties relevant to the position of school bus escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time;
It is hope the escort will be able to commence as soon as the route is confirmed.
Applicants send CV and Letter of Application to the Principal by email at curraghboyns@yahoo.co.uk
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- CV (Bound)
- Letter of Application
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
13839K
Apply To:
curraghboyns@yahoo.co.uk
County:
Roscommon
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