Minibus Driver (Temporary Cover - 22.5 hours per week)

Bede's Co; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 9,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

GP app access

Gym & pool access

Refer a Friend

Death in Service

Free lunch

Free parking

Job summary

Bede’s Trust is seeking two temporary Minibus Drivers to join the Transport Team at the Senior School in Upper Dicker. You will transport pupils to and from school and to fixtures, airports, activities and trips, ensuring pupil safety and adherence to policies.

The role requires a Category D1 licence, a recent eye test, and strong communication. Working 22.5 hours weekly, term-time only (33 weeks), with an hourly rate of £12.71 plus holiday pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid D1 driving licence required.
• Eye test within last 3 months.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Confident, polite and organised with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from school according to timetable and routes.
• Transport pupils to fixtures, airports, activities and trips.
• Supervise safety and behaviour of pupils in and around vehicles.
• Drive and operate vehicles in line with legislation and school policies.

Job description

Minibus Driver (Temporary Cover - 22.5 hours per week)

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint two temporary Minibus Driver's to join our Transport Team, based at our Senior School in Upper Dicker.

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.

These are Temporary, Part-Time positions, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (33 weeks per year). There is a requirementto attend two Saturday's of Open Morningand one day of INSETper year.

The morning and afternoon bus runs are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:45 - 19:00

Wednesday and Friday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:15 - 18:30

Offering an hourly rate of £12.71plus holiday pay (£26,508.99 Full Time Equivalent) along with a range of staff benefits including:

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Retail Discounts,
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Refer a Friend Scheme,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided,
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail] .

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.