ADVERT ID 260345
School Transport Bus Escort
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Scoil Chruimin Naofa
St. Cremin's NS,
Multyfarnham,
Co. Westmeath
Multyfarnham
N91EK68
Multyfarnham,
Co. Westmeath
Multyfarnham
N91EK68
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Aug 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
232
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 8.20am - 9.20am
Afternoons 2pm - 3:30pm
Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home to St. Cremin’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.
Hours as follows:
Mornings 8.20am - 9.20am
Afternoons 2pm - 3:30pm
Times may vary based on traffic and confirmed route.
• The bus escort will:
-accompany pupils on school bus transport to and from their home to St. Cremin’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 (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19350I
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County:
Westmeath
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