Mini Bus Driver

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a flexible and approachable minibus driver to provide safe transport for students in the Tees Valley area, including Hurworth School.

You will collect students each morning, ensure they are transported to and from school safely, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities. A full, clean driving licence and at least 2 years' driving experience are required; DBS check will be arranged. Training will be provided where licence category D1 is not essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• At least 2 years’ driving experience.
• Knowledge of surrounding areas is advantageous.
• D1 licence is not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Collect students each morning for school.
• Transport students safely to and from Hurworth School.
• Be punctual and reliable and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Driving experience

Minibus driving

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Help our students start and end their school day safely

We require a flexible and approachable minibus driver to provide an efficient and professional transport service to our students. You will collect students each morning before school, ensuring they are transported to and from Hurworth School safely.

The successful applicant will be punctual and reliable and aware of the safeguarding responsibilities required for the role. You should be in possession of a full, clean driving licence and have at least 2 years’ driving experience. A good knowledge of the surrounding areas would also be an advantage. A licence category D1 is not essential for this role, and the necessary training will be provided..

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.