Mini Bus Driver

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust; Iwade; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension scheme

Counselling service

Health cashplan

Career progression

Work-life balance

Staff development

Discounted meals/child club

Job summary

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust seeks a part-time minibus driver to transport children across four schools. The role is 10 hours/week, term time only (38 weeks + 2 days), typically Mon–Tue 8:30–13:30 with possible shifts to Thu–Fri.

The successful candidate will hold a current UK driving licence (D1 advantageous), be aged 21–70 and have a valid 12-month UK/EU licence. MIDAS training will be provided after joining the team.

Qualifications

• Current, clean and valid driving licence is required.
• Category D1 licence would be an advantage.
• Age 21–70 and at least 12 months UK/EU licence held.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• Good communication with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Drive children between schools and to events.
• Ensure pupil safety and report concerns.
• Inform leadership of delays or issues affecting timings.
• Check minibuses have enough fuel for journeys.
• Inform Estates Lead of bus issues and potential problems.
• Lead on minibuses checks, MOTs and servicing.
• Keep minibuses clean and tidy.
• Liaise with staff to drive for trips and visits.

Skills

Valid driving licence

Category D1 licence

Age 21-70

Local area knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a skilled driver to drive a mini bus to transport children from our four schools.

This role is for 10 hours per week, initially Monday and Tuesday from 8.30 am until 1.30 pm but this may change to Thursday and Friday, therefore flexibility on working days would be an advantage. The role is term time only (38 weeks and 2 days per year) and with annual salary of Range 3, annual salary £6097 ( full time equivalent £26,168)

Successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Driving children between schools and to events
• Being responsible for the safety of pupils under their supervision and reporting any concerns over pupil safety or discipline;
• Informing schools’ leadership teams of any issues delaying arrival or departure times;
• Checking that the mini bus contains enough fuel for journey;
• Informing Estates Lead of any issues relating to the mini bus; advising them if the components are not in good working condition and reporting potential problems to the Trust leadership team;
• Leading on checking the minibuses, booking MOTs, services etc
• Keeping minibuses clean and tidy
• Liaising with school staff to drive for school trips and visits

You should have:

• a current, clean and valid driving licence
• a driving licence with category D1 would be an advantage
• Due to insurance restrictions you will need to be aged between 21 and 70 and have held a full UK or EU driving licence for a minimum of 12 months to drive the minibus.
• A good knowledge of local area
• Good communication skills when interacting with Trust leadership team, school staff and children;

We are looking for candidates with a pleasant approachable personality who can demonstrate patience and good communication skills with a wide variety of people. You must be willing to undertake other tasks that are appropriate to your skills and experience. You must be able to demonstrate honesty, reliability and have a strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality. Experience would be an advantage but is not essential. There is potential for additional overtime working

Successful candidate will also be asked to take MIDAS mini bus driver training before they commence their duties.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team;
• Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
• A supportive leadership team.
• Excellent pension scheme
• Counselling Service
• Health Cashplan (after 6 months service)
• Free parking
• Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)

Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.