School Transport Supervisor - SEND & Pupil Travel

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Travel Supervisor to support its School and College Transport Team. Responsibilities include processing travel applications for children with special educational needs and supervising escorts. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and computer literacy. This full-time role requires 37 hours per week, following a rota-based schedule during term time. Interested candidates should contact Nicola Hudson for informal inquiries.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Commitment to equal opportunities

Interview guarantee for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Knowledge of statutory travel assistance for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Process travel assistance applications for pupils and students.
• Supervise and support pupil escorts and daily service operations.
• Ensure compliance with independent travel training contracts.

Skills

Customer care skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bespoke transport management tool

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a Travel Supervisor to support its School and College Transport Team. Responsibilities include processing travel applications for children with special educational needs and supervising escorts. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and computer literacy. This full-time role requires 37 hours per week, following a rota-based schedule during term time. Interested candidates should contact Nicola Hudson for informal inquiries.