Relief Minibus Driver

Embley; Romsey; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Embley is seeking a Minibus Driver to operate the morning and evening school bus route for pupils aged 2–18. You will drive, supervise the children in your care, and ensure safety and punctuality on every trip.

Relief drivers are required ad hoc during term time. Shifts begin with arrivals around 8.10am and conclude at 5.00pm, with a 3.45pm finish on Fridays; you will need to comply with school and United Learning regulations and work closely with boarding and sports staff.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license with clean record.
• Ability to supervise and ensure safety of pupils on transport.
• Reliable and punctual with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate morning and evening school bus routes for Embley.
• Supervise pupils on the bus and ensure their safety.
• Co-operate with school departments and other staff as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Student supervision

Punctuality

Job description

Embley is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18 on the edge of the New Forest, near Romsey in Hampshire.We believe that every child is unique and deserves the recognition of that as they grow. We are academically ambitious for our children and motivate them to achieve their personal best. We encourage an appropriate belief in oneself while being mindful that the world does not end at the tip of one’s nose and that happiness in life is through success in enriching the lives of others.The school occupies the home of Florence Nightingale and our 130 acres of parkland provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enable pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve.We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Embley is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

The core role of the Minibus Driver is to operate a morning and evening School bus route, both driving and taking responsibility for the children in their care.

Relief drivers are required ad hoc during term time to cover routes as and when needed. Shifts to be covered will be at the beginning and end of the school day with buses arriving at school with pupils at approximately 8.10am. Buses leave school in the evening at 5.00pm Monday – Thursday and at 3.45pm on Friday.

The Minibus Driver must be aware of the statutory, United Learning and School regulations and abide by these at all times. The Minibus Driver will have a day to day working relationship with many school departments, in particular with boarding and sports staff and is required to co-operate fully with all members of staff.

Embley is a warm and welcoming independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18. We place a strong focus on academic ambition and strive to produce resilient, creative and independent learners who are flexible and proactive, whocan solve problems, make decisions, think critically and communicate ideas effectively.