Bus Escort
Details / requirements:
Bus Escort (Part Timer) (SZ2 – Internal & External)
British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Apply before: 03 February 2026
Ref No: 130; Issued date: 19 January 2026
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About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location:
HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)
British Gurkhas Nepal BGN(Kathmandu)
Nepal
No of Vacancies: 1
About the job:
Introduction:
The individual will be employed by BGN as a Bus Escort (Part Timer). She/He will be responsible for receiving pupils from parents or school staff at designated bus stops assisting them to board and onboard from the bus safely. She/He is to ensure that each pupil is safely and comfortably seated for the duration of the journey. Additionally, she/he also responsible for the health and safety and welfare of the pupils throughout the journey.
In BGN, our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army. In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.
We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.
This position is advertised at 20 hours per week.
Job description:
Collect pupils from their parents/ carers at designated bus stops and ensure return delivery in the same manner.
Responsible for the health and safety (first aider), comfort and welfare of pupils throughout the journey, ensuring all pupils have their bags and equipment secured and seatbelt is fastened.
Responsible for supervising children and maintaining of their behaviour.
Report any incidents of misbehaviour conducted by children to BGN Welfare and MTO/AMTO in the first instance.
Responsible for the notification of any form of incident involving an embossed child to the MTO/AMTO.
Any property found on the bus or used vehicles are to be reported to MTO/AMTO.
Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incidents, and accidents to Detail Clerk/ AMTO
To submit the name list of the children to AMTO on weakly basis.
Become familiar with all routes to and from school to be of assistance to driver.
Carry out any other duties as required by line manager suitable with the post.
Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person/ AMTO/ MTO.
Attending relevant training courses (Safeguarding, First Aider etc) as identified and agreed by line manager.
Collect points from Safeguarding meeting run by Welfare BGN.
You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Bus Escort (Part Timer) is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty. Must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.
Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)
Work Experience:
Minimum 1 years of experience in related field.
Qualification:
Academic – Secondary Education (SLC/SEE) - Minimum
Technical – Knowledge of Safeguarding children
English – Good Written and Spoken
Nepali – Good Written and Spoken
You will be assessed on your English language skills and Knowledge of Safeguarding children to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview).
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Benefits & Working Environment:
Salary 412.43 NPR per hour (Permanent).
Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF) & (CIT (Optional)).
Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
Child allowance for up to 18 years.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all terms and conditions and pay-related allowances which could impact those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Things you need to know:
Security Check:
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal.
Selection process details:
You will be assessed on your English language skills and Knowledge of Safeguarding children to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Success Profiles (Please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)
Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).
Nationality requirements:
Open to Nepali nationals only.
Apply and further information:
Please use this Application Form.
Please include “Job Advert 0130” in your subject line.
No CV and Certificates to be attached.
Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to:
Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
Selection will take place by the month of February 2026 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN).
Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.
Contact point for applicants:
Email: bgn-cs-hiring@mod.gov.uk
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