ADVERT ID 263939

School Transport Bus Escort

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St Joseph's Primary School (Junior)

St Joseph's Road
Carlow Town
R93 HP99
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Nov 23 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Dec 17 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
15
Current Enrolment:
111
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:
Additional Information:
This position is a fixed term position until the end of the current school year and will include a morning pick up in taxi from our school , travel to pupils' homes and arrive back at our school and evening drop off after school and return to our school.
(4 hours approx. daily) (Application by post only)
The escort must be available mornings and afternoons. Hours of work Monday to Friday in line with the school calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The escort will be responsible for the safety of the pupil in the taxi and will be required to assist them getting in and out and securing appropriate seatbelts. Maintaining a calm, supportive, and safe environment during the journey.
Experience working with children with autism is desirable. Candidates will be expected to work with parents and school staff in a professional way, they will need to communicate regarding pickups/drop offs, illnesses, traffic delays etc.
Reliability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to child safeguarding is required.

Appointment and commencement date is subject to garda vetting and appropriate character references.
Garda vetting must be completed through the school prior to commencement.

Salary:
• Payment is at the standard hourly rate set by the Department of Education.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Letter of Application
  • 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:
18424G
Apply To:
Ms. Patricia McDermott
Chairperson BOM
(Escort application)
St Joseph's NS
St. Joseph's Road
Carlow.
R93 HP99
County:
Carlow

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