Minibus Drivers

Norwich School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwich School is seeking a reliable minibuses driver under the supervision of the Transport & Logistics Manager. You will operate the school minibuses and provide a collection and delivery service for staff and pupils, drawing on prior driving experience in a school setting.

A full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement is required, along with a flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous driving experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Flexible approach to working hours and compliance with drivers' hours rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school minibuses.
• Provide collection and delivery service for staff and pupils.

Skills

Driving experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Own initiative

D1 entitlement

Job description

Under the direction of the Transport & Logistics Manager, the successful applicant will operate the school minibuses and provide a collection and delivery service for school staff and pupils. The ideal candidate will have previous driving experience preferably gained in a school environment and will possess good interpersonal and organisational skills as well as the ability to work alone and under their own initiative. The post holder will have a full driving licence with D1 entitlement.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours. Please note the school strictly complies with the EU Rules for Drivers' Hours.

We have a strategic aim and commitment to increase the diversity of our staff body. We are passionate about the adults in our community being positive role models for pupils of all backgrounds and we also want our staff to reflect the diversity of our pupil body and wider society in general. We would therefore particularly welcome applicants who come from ethnically minoritised backgrounds.

25 hours per week, during term time only. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 7am to 9:30am and 3pm to 5:30pm. The salary for this position is £14,053 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £29,145 per annum).

20 hours per week, during term time only. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 3pm to 7pm. The salary for this position is £11,241 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £29,145 per annum).

Additional overtime hours are likely to be available during term time by mutual agreement, subject to the operational needs of the school.