Minibus Driver

The Independent Schools Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,500; Part time

Job summary

Coventry School Foundation is seeking a School Minibus Driver to support our school transport service during term time.

The role is a fixed-term, 1-year contract, part-time (20 hours per week) with early mornings and late finishes, Monday to Friday. The salary is £23,196 FTE.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving passenger minibuses.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Calm, professional and personable manner.
• Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to act on initiative when required in line with our policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from Coventry School Foundation.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient use of the Foundation’s minibuses.
• Ensure the safety of our pupils whilst they are on the minibuses.
• Undertake the daily maintenance routine check of the vehicles prior to commencing any journey.

Skills

Minibus driving

Driving licence

Communication

Professional demeanor

Time management

Job description

Job Title

School Minibus Driver

Contract Details

Fixed Term Contract – 1 year. Part Time, Term time only.

Grade 4, £23,196 FTE.

Monday to Friday – 6.15am–8.15am and 3.45pm–5.45pm – 20 hours per week.

Company Overview

Coventry School Foundation Schools provide an independent education for around 1,600 pupils aged 2‑18. The schools, all co‑educational, are Bablake Senior, Bablake Junior, King Henry VIII Senior, King Henry VIII Junior School and Bablake Pre‑Prep. The Foundation Office provides centralised support services to our Schools across a range of functions including HR, Marketing, Estates and Finance. We work closely with colleagues in our Schools to ensure a high level of professional support and to contribute to the efficient running of the Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from Coventry School Foundation.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient use of the Foundation’s minibuses.
• Ensure the safety of our pupils whilst they are on the minibuses.
• Undertake the daily maintenance routine check of the vehicles prior to commencing any journey.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in driving passenger minibuses.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Calm, professional and personable manner.
• Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to act on initiative when required in line with our policies and processes.

Employment Terms

Part‑time hours per week during our school term time, Monday to Friday. Applicants will not be able to take holiday during school term time.

Equal Opportunities

Coventry School Foundation is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Coventry School Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities.

Start Date

Expected start date: As soon as possible.