Minibus Driver and Site Assistant at Horizons Alternative Provision Academy

Cranbury College; Bracknell, Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Hybrid working

Perkbox

Job summary

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Minibus Driver & Site Assistant to help provide a safe, welcoming environment for students while supporting transport services and site maintenance across Bracknell and Reading. You will drive minibuses, inspect vehicles and assist with repairs and security to ensure high standards of safety and support for learners.

In this role you will work across multiple sites, liaising with staff and contractors, and contributing to a positive,

Qualifications

• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Has experience working in a maintenance, facilities or similar environment.
• Has knowledge of building maintenance and health and safety requirements.
• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high standards.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, safety and security of the school premises, grounds and facilities.
• Drive school minibuses to transport students safely to and from school and off-site activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with health and safety compliance, including fire safety and statutory checks.
• Support contractors and maintenance projects across the site
• Act as a key holder and support site security procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance activities and inspections.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.

Skills

Driving licence

Facilities maintenance

Health and safety knowledge

Independent worker

Communication skills

Confidentiality safeguarding

Tools

Vehicle inspections

Job description

About this Role

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust

Are youpractical, reliable and passionate about making a difference to young people'slives? Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated MinibusDriver & Site Assistant to help provide a safe, secure and welcomingenvironment for our students while supporting vital transport services. Thesuccessful candidate will support our transport services and site maintenanceacross our sites in Bracknell (Great Hollands Primary School) and Reading(College Road and Cranbury Road)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining premises support, maintenance duties and student transport responsibilities within a specialist education setting.

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us.

About the Role

As our Minibus Driver & Site Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our school facilities are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose.You will also support the safe transportation of students to and from school and educational activities using school vehicles. Responsibilities includemaintaining site security, assisting with maintenance and refurbishment works,supporting health and safety compliance, and carrying out routine vehicle andsite inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, safety and security of the school premises, grounds and facilities.
• Drive school minibuses to transport students safely to and from school and off-site activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with health and safety compliance, including fire safety and statutory checks.
• Support contractors and maintenance projects across the site
• Act as a key holder and support site security procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance activities and inspections.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.

About You

• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Has experience working in a maintenance, facilities or similar environment.
• Has knowledge of building maintenance and health and safety requirements.
• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high standards.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Why Join Horizons?

At Horizons, we are committed to providing outstanding opportunities for young people with additional needs. Our staff make a real difference every day by creating an environment where students can thrive, achieve and reach their full potential.

We offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

About Horizons Alternative Provision Academy

HorizonsAlternative Provision Academy is an Alternative Education provision for youngpeople ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative supportto those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support thosethat unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannotaccess school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation whichincludes our Primary provisions, based at Great Hollands Primary School inBracknell and College Road in Reading, and Secondary provision, based atCranbury Road in Reading. We have Outreach teams that provide specialistsupport within schools, a tutoring service, offer vocational courses in Hair& Beauty and Multi-skills and run a Hospital Teaching Service based atRoyal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and longterm stays. Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is a fast paced, energeticsetting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always workingtogether to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student'salternative pathway to success.

AboutMaiden Erlegh Trust

MaidenErlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire andOxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for everychild and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 studentsacross eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special andalternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We AimHigh, Be Inclusive andWork Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all throughcollaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professionallearning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadershipopportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that bringscolleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joiningour Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and valuesexpertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of youngpeople.

Furtherinformation about working with us, and insight from colleagues across theTrust, can be found here on our website.

Benefitsof Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• PensionScheme - Generousemployer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• AnnualLeave - Generousentitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave eachyear for a significant personal event
• ProfessionalDevelopment - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• HybridWorking - Flexibleworking arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resourcesand monthly perk points
• Wellbeingand Health - Freeflu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• EmployeeAssistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• MentalHealth First Aid Support
• Recognitionand Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• EmployeeReferral Scheme

MaidenErlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references