Mini Bus Driver

Job details
Job role
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Flexible: 30 hours per week, term time only.Daily hours to be negotiated, but will mostly fall into the hours of 8am - 4pm
Contract type
Fixed term - Initial 1 year contract
Full-time equivalent salary
£23,115
Pay scale
BET Salary Grade 3 Step A
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a driver who holds MIDAS certification,clean driving licence with D1 category to drive the school minibuses for staffand pupils as required to various locations for the needs of the school.
In addition to driving duties, the school Minibusdriver will be responsible for the operation, care and general maintenance (fuel,water, oil, tyres, cleanliness etc) of the vehicles providing safe and reliabletransport provision.
You do not need to be a motor mechanic for thisrole as vehicles are serviced off-site.
What the school offers its staff
Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 andreceived the following outcome:
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
The inspectionreport noted that "The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers arewell supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training thatmeets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely togetherand this strengthens what the school offers their pupils."
Further details about the role
Key Tasks
Overall responsibility for the use and maintenance of the schoolminibuses.
To drive the minibus for staff and pupils as required to variouslocations for the needs of the school. (e.g. trips, sports fixtures)
To oversee the roadworthiness of the school minibuses.
To carry out day to day maintenance routines and safety checks andassessment of wear and tear.
To ensure when vehicles are driven by other members of staff theyare checked out and checked back in.
Responsible for refuelling the minibuses ensuring it is ready foruse at all times.
To be responsible for booking regular and required servicing andrepairs at garages as designated by the school.
To check minibus log sheets daily for reported defects.
To be aware and keep informed of relevant Health and SafetyInformation and requirements relating to the use of minibuses within schools.
Responsible for advising Senior Staff of any serious issues withthe use of the minibuses or their roadworthiness.
Responsible for the cleanliness inside and out of the minibuseswashing or valeting if necessary.
Responsible for ensuring the minibuses are secure and parkedappropriately at the school.
In the fullness of time, train to become a MIDAS Instructor inorder that we can train more staff to enable them to drive minibuses.
To be able to provide support and carry out odd jobs for the siteTeam or other members of the school team as required.
To help with car park and gate duties when required.
To undertake any other task commensurate withthis role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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