Minibus Driver (Term-time)

Brighton College; Falmer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunch

Free tickets to performances

Learning and Development programme

Life Cover

Contributory pension up to 9%

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a Minibus Driver on a term-time basis to transport pupils safely to and from campus. You will work under the Transport Manager, supporting punctual departures and maintaining high vehicle standards.

The role requires a full, clean UK D1 Minibus licence (category D desirable), strong communication and time-management skills, and a proactive, flexible attitude when working with young people. Salary £16.18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK D1 Minibus Licence required.
• Category D licence desirable.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Able to work with young people and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive College minibus as required.
• Carry out pre- and post-journey checks.
• Ensure passengers are safe and comfortable.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness inside/outside.
• Attend to other reasonable requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Experience with young people

Flexibility

First aid awareness

Education

D1 Minibus Licence (Essential)

Category D bus licence (Desirable)

Job description

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver on a term-time basis

Reporting to: Transport Manager

Main purpose of the role: 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.

Minibus Driver 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.

Minibus Driver Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• 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.