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Minibus Driver
Job Type Part Time
Location Ascot, SL5 8BQ
Salary £16.60 per hour
Hours: 20 hours weekly (Compulsory INSET days will be paid in addition)
Our client is a warm and welcoming school, an inclusive community which puts its students at its heart. As an intentionally smaller school, they can genuinely focus on individuals, supporting and inspiring them to strive and achieve. Everyone is known and important here, and the school celebrates the achievements of every girl. Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt founded Heathfield in 1899, to enable girls to 'see the sky’. This remains their mission today, amidst the different challenges of the Twenty-First Century.
The Role
Part of a small team, you will be expected to safely operate the School’s bus routes, collecting and returning pupils from designated pick-up points and delivering them to the School. This role requires a morning and evening shift. There are several mini-bus routes within 20 miles of the School grounds, which may change depending on the School catchment area. Whilst a part-time, term-time-only role, extra hours may be available during the day, evenings and or weekends. The timings may also need to be adjusted in conjunction with the post holder, depending on demand and traffic conditions
Key Responsibilities
- To operate the School Minibus route as specified, ensuring pupils are collected from designated stops on time and delivering to the School in the mornings and then reversing the process in the afternoons.
- To ensure you know all bus routes and complete the daily minibus register for your route. Keep alert to road works, which could cause delays and communicate these with the line manager.
- To assist in order and discipline at all times, in and around the bus. Enforce the law regarding the use of seat belts and report any behavioural problems to your line manager and providing full details.
- To ensure the minibus is kept clean and in good conditions, daily visual inspections, checking tyres/lights/oil/screen wash etc…
- Abide by the law and Highway Code, ensuring passenger safety.
- Check the first aid box ensuring it is up to date.
- Liaise directly with parents when needed.
Skills and Qualifications
- Full, clean current driving licence, including minimum Category D1.
- Minimum 2 years of driving experience, preferably in a similar role.
- Excellent timekeeping and communication skills. Well organised, calm under pressure and capable of using their own initiative.
- Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
- Pension
- Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled onto the contributory pension scheme.
- Meals and Refreshments
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme
- Parking
- Free parking is available on-site.
- Welfare and Other Benefits
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
