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Saint Nicholas School is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our friendly team of minibus drivers, providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service to our pupils.
Reporting to the Estates Manager, the successful candidate will be reliable and trustworthy, be able to communicate politely and effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues, pupils and parents. They will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team and have a flexible approach to working arrangements. A current, clean and valid driving licence which includes either D1 or PCV licence is essential. Previous experience of driving a minibus or large vehicle would be advantageous.
The role is permanent, part-time position, term time only. Annual salary is £9,289 based on 20 hours per week (4 hours per day) at an hourly rate of £11.44ph. Normal working days Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 8.30am and 4.50pm to 6.50pm.
We offer a wide range of benefits to school staff including training and development opportunities, up to 50% fee reduction for children of staff (after completing one year) and contributory pension (subject to eligibility criteria).
The minibus driver will be responsible for the health, safety, comfort and welfare of pupils and staff whilst being transported in the vehicle, carrying out vehicle checks before each journey, reporting vehicle defects and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
· Responsible for health and safety, comfort and welfare of pupils and staff whilst being transported in the vehicle.
· Carrying out a vehicle check before each journey - lights, tyres, fluids.
· Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
· Ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
· Covering for absent colleagues.
· Working within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time.
We would love to hear from you if you are looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings.We respect the hard work and commitment demonstrated by everyone at Saint Nicholas School and we are proud of the caring and mutually supportive atmosphere.
Saint Nicholas School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and other vulnerable groups and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers, where appropriate, will be required to complete our safer recruitment checks including qualifications; references; enhanced DBS and barred list; proof of identity; right to work in the UK; overseas, EEA and prohibition checks.New employees will be required to submit a Staff Self Declaration form (referring to disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 as amended in 2018).