ADVERT ID 259859

School Transport Bus Escort

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Scoil Cholmain Naofa

Bellview
Delvin Road
Mullingar
N91DX74
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 31 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Aug 12 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
27
Current Enrolment:
441
Droichead school:
Yes
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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:
The bus escort must be available in the mornings and afternoons five days per week. Collection is from the school and drop off will be at the school, therefore Escorts need to make their own way to the school to meet the driver.

Hours as follows:
Mornings 8am - 9am
Afternoons 1:20pm - 3:20pm

Times may vary slightly based on traffic and confirmed route.

• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home to St. Colman's N.S. each day.
- work mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, term time only.
-ensure pupil safety and wellbeing while on board:
- assist children getting on and off bus and ensure a safe handover to SNA/teacher/parent/guardian
- secure seat belts and any other safety equipment
- support care needs as required

The hourly rate of pay €15.98 per hour and is in line with the Department of Education and Youth guidelines for school bus escorts.

Only those being called for interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will require good communication skills as they will be working with children and liaising with school staff, the bus driver and parents/guardians. Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.

Please include at least two current referees and their contact details when applying for this position. Bus Escorts are subject to Garda Vetting requirements and completion of the Tusla Children First E-Learning 1 hour online Course.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Application
  • Referees (name, role, contact no.)
  • CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19650U
Apply To:
Chairperson of Board of Management
St Colmans NS
Bellview
Delvin Road
Mullingar
N91DX74
reception@stcolmansns.com
County:
Westmeath

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