Minibus Driver (Term-time)

BRIGHTON COLLEGE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 182,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunch

Free tickets to performances

Learning and Development programme

Life Cover

Pension scheme with employerMatched up

Employee benefit platform

Subsidised gym membership

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a Minibus Driver on a term-time basis to transport pupils safely to and from the College, maintaining high driving standards and punctuality according to the published schedule.

The role requires a full UK D1 Minibus licence, good communication, and the ability to work with young people. It offers a 40-hour week with potential for extra hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK D1 Minibus licence required.
• Category D licence desirable.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive College vehicles as required.
• Carry out pre- and post-journey checks.
• Keep vehicles clean inside and out.
• Assist and supervise passengers as necessary.

Skills

D1 Minibus Licence

Category D Licence

Excellent communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

First Aid

Driver medical

Job description

Minibus Driver (Term-time) MD4

Job Summary

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver on a term-time basis Transport Manager. Reporting to: Driving College vehicles as required. The focus of this position is to carry pupils to and from the College safely, maintaining high driving standards, on-time and in accordance with the published schedule.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving College vehicles as required.
• Carrying out pre and post journey vehicles checks.
• Keeping the vehicles clean and tidy inside and outside.
• Assisting and supervising passengers as necessary.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specification

• Possess a full, clean UK D1 Minibus Licence (Essential).
• Possess a category D bus licence (Desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Positive collaboration, with an ability to bring out the best in those around them.
• An infectious "can do" attitude.
• Pass a driving assessment which will be held post-interview.
• Be confident working with young people.
• Possess a conscientious, approachable and flexible attitude toward working colleagues and the workplace.
• Attend a mandatory driver medical assessment pre employment and then annually thereafter.
• Agree to attend a First Aid course.

Hours of Work

This is a term-time only position, working 40 hours per week across a variety of shift patterns. Shift patterns will be discussed in more detail at interview. There is also an opportunity for one successful candidate to increase their hours to 45 per week, subject to business needs and discussion at interview.

Remuneration

The rate of pay for this role will be £16.18 per hour.

Holidays

Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for this role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks.

Benefits

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Access to books and magazines from the College Library.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Our full equal opportunities policy is available on the ‘Careers’ page of our website.

Category

Support Staff (Support Staff)

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Salary

The rate of pay for this role will be £16.18 per hour.

Job Profile

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