Minibus Driver - Newbury, United Kingdom - Mary Hare

Description

Job Description

Contract term: Zero hours - Term Time only

Availability required: Hours may vary but are likely to include, Weekday mornings 9am-12pm or 10am-1pm, Tuesday 6pm-9pm, Friday 3pm-5.30pm and Sunday 6.30pm-9.30pm.

The Role:

To safely transport our pupils to and from the train station. In addition to the stated regular hours, there could be the opportunity to drive pupils to specific clubs and activities. These journeys would be on specific evenings and weekends. There could also be the occasional airport journey.

You would be acting as an ambassador for the school, and ensuring that at all times you promote and act in accordance with the school's values and ethos.

Key responsibilities:

• Transport our pupils to and from the train station and specific clubs/activities such as the gym work placements.
• Ensure the mini-bus has sufficient fuel for the required journeys
• Inspect the mini-bus before and after the journey and complete the appropriate drivers log
• Ensure the pupils behave in an appropriate and safe manner during transport
• Report pupil behaviour to relevant staff as appropriate.

Required skills and experience:

• Previous driving experience - ideally in passenger transport
• To hold a full, current driving license and D1
• Be prepared to undertake a competency test
• Be prepared to undertake safeguarding training and submit to a DBS check
• Be prepared to undergo additional training as required.

How to Apply

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Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form. Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV's cannot be accepted.

Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974