Minibus Driver/Attendance Support

University of Brighton Academies Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at The St Leonards Academy for a Minibus Driver/Attendance Support. The role involves driving students to school and conducting home visits for attendance support. Applicants must be over 25 and hold a clean D1 driving licence.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

27 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays

Onsite Wellbeing Champions

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 years of age.
• Hold a clean UK driving licence entitling to drive D1 vehicles.
• Required to undertake MiDAS training.

Responsibilities

• Drive academy minibuses on a daily route.
• Collect students from designated points.
• Undertake home visits for poor attenders.

Skills

Patience

Safe driving

Job description

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £21,084 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly installments

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy as we are looking to appoint a Minibus Driver/Attendance Support to drive one of our academy minibuses on a daily route. The successful candidate will be reliable, approachable, and able to work on their own initiative. The role involves collecting students from designated points and bringing them to the academy in the morning, as well as undertaking home visits for poor attenders, as directed by the Attendance & Admissions Lead. It is important to remain on schedule to ensure students arrive on time.

Applicants must be over 25 years of age and hold a clean UK driving licence entitling them to drive D1 vehicles. The successful candidate will be required to undertake MiDAS training (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme).

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, calm, and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to working with children
• Is a confident and safe driver
• Your own transport is essential for this role

Please Refer To The Job Description For Further Details.

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritize reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• Automatic annual pay increments; pay progression is not linked to performance, and all staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Employer contribution rate of 18.9% to secure your future.
• Holiday Entitlement: 27 days annual leave (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Onsite Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health Ambassadors, and an annual health and wellbeing day.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually for training, volunteering, or seminars (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counselling services for work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: £2K loan to purchase a bicycle, encouraging active commuting.
• Retail Discounts: Savings with various retailers, including gym memberships, private medical, dental, online GP services, and Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available via the provided links.

We welcome applications from all community members. The Trust is part of the government's Disability Confident scheme. For support during the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail] or Emma Richings at 01424 905 306.

Find Out More

For further details, download the job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack. To arrange an informal discussion or visit, contact Gail Sidders at 01424 448740 or [e-mail].

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 1 June 2025
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Proposed Start Date: ASAP