Minibus Driver - Banbury, United Kingdom - Bloxham School

Bloxham School

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Banbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

THE VACANCY
Bloxham School is seeking to appoint a part time Minibus Driver.

The successful applicant will be responsible for one minibus route collecting and returning pupils to and from school on specified routes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Collect pupils at designated points on minibus route in the morning and return them to drop off points in the evening according to the timetable prepared by the Transport Manager
Liaise with parents of pupils on a daytoday basis.
Maintenance including:
Daily vehicle walk around checks
Sweeping out vehicle after details
Washing and mopping vehicle weekly
Checking oil and fluid levels, fuel filling, changing light bulbs, checking tyre pressures and other checks specified by the Transport Manager
Comply with school's Road Transport Policy.
Carrying out other transport related duties specified by the Transport Manager
Other:
Any reasonable requests made by your Line Manager, the Estates Manager or Bursar.
Attend training courses as required.
Obtain and maintain professional qualifications inline with the role and responsibilities.
Present a smart and professional image at all times.

KEY INFORMATION

Start Date:

ASAP

Accountable to:
Operations and Logistics Manager

Working Hours:20 hours per week, term time only. Monday to Friday 06:1- 08:15 and 18:00 - 20:00.

The appointee may also be invited by the Transport Manager to work additional hours on occasion to drive pupils to school events including sports matches, airport runs and outings.

You are not to exceed legal driving hours in force at the time.

Salary:
£9,778

BENEFITS

Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension scheme
Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours.
Free parking on site
Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
Strong, supportive staff community with a school counsellor available
Opportunities for continuous professional development

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

Must hold a full UK driving licence with category D, D1 or D101 entitlement.
Refresher driver training as specified by the Transport Manager.
Must be fit to drive.
You will need to be available to attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Desirable Criteria:

Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme course (MiDAS). This can be completed in house if required.
Experience of driving in a similar setting.

HOW TO APPLY

SAFEGUARDING

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder's responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact.

The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy at all times.

If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self
- declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
Up to £9,778.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits: