Minibus Driver (Casual)

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Boston Spa Academy is seeking a reliable Casual Minibus Driver to provide safe transport for students to and from sports fixtures, trips and academy activities. The post holder will also carry out daily vehicle checks and assist with the supervision of young people whilst travelling.

We are looking for someone who remains calm under pressure, is punctual and can work flexibly to support the needs of the Academy.

Qualifications

• A full clean driving licence including D1.
• High levels of concentration.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits, trips and academy activities.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and support routine cleaning of minibuses.
• Assist with supervision of young people whilst travelling where required.

Skills

Concentration

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit a reliable and committed colleague to the role of Casual Minibus Driver. This is an important role within the Academy, with the successful candidate responsible for providing safe and efficient transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits, trips and other academy activities. The postholder will also undertake daily vehicle inspections, support the routine cleaning of minibuses and, where required, assist with the supervision of young people whilst travelling.

We are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and reliability, and who can work flexibly to support the needs of the Academy. The successful candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, manage their time effectively and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

Potential applicants should have:

• A full clean driving licence including D1.
• High levels of concentration.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.