Mini Bus Driver

Wishford Schools; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 19,823; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Means tested staff discount

Complimentary lunch

Access to counselling scheme

Fully funded apprenticeships

Discretionary Christmas stand down

Personal accident at work cover

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tetbury is seeking part-time drivers for school runs, requiring a standard driving license and a warm, flexible approach to working with children. The role includes morning and afternoon shifts with ad-hoc driving duties. A salary of £14.39 per hour is offered for fully qualified drivers, along with several employee benefits. Commitment to safeguarding children's welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must interact with children confidently.
• Drivers need to maintain a good atmosphere.
• Ability to work flexibly and show initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive children during morning and afternoon school runs.
• Adhere to the school's safeguarding policies.
• Complete ad-hoc driving duties as required.

Skills

Confident interaction with children

Warm and flexible approach

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Standard driving/car license

Job description

Westonbirt School, Tetbury, GloucestershireGL8 8QG

Westonbirt School are seeking drivers for their morning and afternoon School runs with weekend availability when required.

Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative and work well on their own and as part of a team.

A standard driving/car license will be required. There is possibility to complete training/gain further qualifications.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

We have a part time, term time only, vacancy available.

Core hours of work are 06:30 – 09:00 and 17:00 – 19:00. The annualised hours include ad-hoc driving, such as airport runs, sports fixtures, annual bus maintenance and school trips. For 4 weeks of Summer School, there are 20 hours per week of driving required.

Salary: £14.39 for fully qualified D/D1 drivers. Potential overtime hours available, at the same hourly rate.

• Means tested staff discount
• Complimentary lunch, where possible
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand down
• Personal accident at work cover

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Staff Behaviour Policy Statement at all times.

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the Headmaster or Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Westonbirt School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

An enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be required for this post.