Summary
International Schools Partnership is hiring a Bus Monitor at The English College Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves supervising students during bus journeys, recording attendance, supporting positive behaviour, communicating with parents and staff, and reporting safeguarding or transport concerns. Duties also include maintaining student transport records, supporting transport administration, applying first aid where necessary, and completing cleaning and hygiene tasks across the school site. Appointment is subject to vetting, references, and satisfactory criminal background checks covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
The posting
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Job Description
Bus Monitor Responsibilities
Supervise students during all bus journeys (start and end of day), ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and comfort at all times
Accurately register and account for students during pick-up and drop-off, maintaining clear and up-to-date records of attendance and timings
Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour on the bus, managing pupil conduct positively and in line with school expectations
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and staff through clear, respectful, and professional communication
Report behavioural concerns, safeguarding issues, and any transport-related matters promptly to the Transport Officer
Maintain accurate records within the School Management System, including transport registrations and student data
Support the administration of transport services, including registering new students and assisting with planning for emergency transport where required
Contribute to high levels of staff and parent satisfaction by ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-managed transport experience
Take all reasonable precautions to safeguard students, staff, equipment, and facilities, including applying first aid where necessary
Cleaning Responsibilities
Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness across the school site by following the cleaning rota and completing all assigned duties to a high standard following agreed work schedules using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to site cleanliness by identifying and addressing cleaning needs beyond assigned tasks, ensuring all areas remain consistently safe, hygienic, and presentable
Regularly check and replenish cleaning supplies, report maintenance or hygiene concerns promptly, and take initiative to resolve minor issues where appropriate
Ensure high-traffic and priority areas (e.g. entrances, corridors, toilets, bus areas) are monitored and maintained throughout the day and follow work card for specific timed actities
Deliver a high-quality service aligned with school expectations, demonstrating reliability, care, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.