School Warden

School Warden – Ennis MD (Permanent Part-Time Panel, Sporadic Cover Panel)

 from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. 

The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require.

• The duty of a part-time School Warden is to safeguard children on their way to and from school when crossing busy thoroughfares.
• Wardens must attend at the crossing to which they are detailed regularly and punctually.
• In the event of being unable to attend through sickness or any other cause, it is essential that the Line Manager be informed of the fact.

 On appointment, the warden will be equipped with the following articles of equipment:

• A portable traffic sign, as prescribed in the Traffic Warden Regulations, 1955, to be exhibited by the Traffic Warden for the purpose of stopping traffic.
• Personal protective equipment.
• A form of identification signed by the council.

The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Clare County Council’s Health & Safety Management System.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Character 

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• Have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently.

Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale.

The current salary scale applicable to the post (June 2026): €20.78 per hour

Normally Wardens are employed for five days (Monday to Friday) each week.   School Wardens will not be employed during school holidays or Bank Holidays. The hours will not exceed 4 hours per day. Exact hours of work will be determined by Clare County Council prior to commencement of employment.