Temporary Minibus Driver

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A school in Tamworth is seeking a Temporary Minibus Driver to provide essential transport services for students. The role requires a clean driving license, flexibility, and the ability to relate to young people. Join a supportive environment focused on student welfare and community engagement.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent induction programme

Qualifications

• Clean driving license for at least 3 years.
• Willingness to undertake a driving assessment and First Aid training.
• Ability to relate to children and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide a bus service to students and follow a pre-agreed route.
• Support transport of Year 11 students after revision sessions.
• Encourage the trust’s ethos and policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Temporary Minibus Driver

22.5 hours a week term time only (39 weeks per year)

Grade B Point 2 - £12,483.73 actual salary

Working hours: Monday to Friday – 7.10 am to 8.40 am and 2.45 pm to 5.30 pm

Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff? This is an exciting opportunity for Temporary Minibus Driver to join our team!

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a Temporary Minibus Driver to provide a bus service to students who will be joining us for Post-16 provision who are out of the direct catchment area of the school. The postholder will follow a pre-agreed route each morning, collecting specific students who have a pass for the service. The route will be repeated in reverse at the end of the school day.The postholder will also support with the transport of Year 11 students home at 4.00 pm after Period 6 revision sessions.

About You:

• to have held a clean driving license for at least 3 years
• have a willingness to undertake a driving assessment and have PSV or PCV licence category DI without restriction
• have a willingness to undertake First Aid training
• have a flexible approach to work
• have the ability to relate to children and young adult

What we offer:

We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff. Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme. We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).

What you offer:

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.

The main duties and responsibilities are as indicated in the role job description and person specification, other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher. Please note that the post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours for activities, meetings and emergencies.

The post holder is required to support and encourage the trust’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Directors, including child protection matters.

School visits can be arranged, please contact Nicky Holland on [e-mail] if you would like to come and have a tour.

Applications are via our online portal – link available on our website: www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Monday 9^th June 2025

Interviews will take place on an ongoing and flexible basis

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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