School Bus Driver (5 Posts, Cookstown, Dungannon & Aughnacloy)

PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which
may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage .
Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications/
Professional Membership
Hold a full category D licence
Hold a driver qualification card (DQC)
Digital Tachograph Card (Candidates MUST have a valid Digital Tachograph card prior to commencement of employment)
Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience
Evidence of experience of driving a bus (i.e. 17 seat vehicle and above)
Shortlisting by Application Form
Skills / Abilities
Proven ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other
Willingness to undertake job related training and
necessary certifications to fulfil the requirements of the
role
Shortlisting by Application Form
S
ection 2 - Essential Criteria
The following are
additional essential
criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA's Game Changing People Model .
Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Skills/
Abilities
In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
Demonstrable competence in driving a bus safely to
meet the standards and requirements set out for Cat. D.
PSV license holders and in line with the Highway Code
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective team working skills
Excellent customer service skills
Proven ability to work successfully to deadlines
Ability to communicate and take instruction in the
English language
Practical test
prior to
interview
Interview
Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA's ethos and values. You will find information about our V alues here .
Interview
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor
Desirable Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Evidence of experience in using safety and mobility aids
relating to wheelchair accessible vehicles
Shortlisting by Application Form
Our Values
Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as 'regulated activity'.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed on www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks or www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here .
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