Minibus Driver
Part time, term time
Starting ASAP
Executive Summary
We are seeking an experienced minibus driver to safely operate a home to school transport minibus route. You will be responsible for collecting and delivering pupils to and from various pick up points to and from school in the mornings and / or afternoons. The working hours are approximately 6.30 am – 9.00 am and /or 3.00 pm – 6.30 pm during term time.
You must hold a clean current driving licence including at least category D1. Experience in a similar role would be advantageous. You will be well presented, reliable and have excellent timekeeping and interpersonal skills. Additional training will be provided where necessary (first aid, driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) , MiDAS - Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme).
Role Description
The Minibus driver position is a part-time, term time role working approximately 6.30 am – 9.00 am and /or 3.00 pm – 6.30 pm during term time.
Key Responsibilities
- operate the School Minibus route as specified ensuring that girls are collected from prescribed stops on time (allowing for changes in traffic conditions) and delivered to the School in the mornings.
- ensure that the minibus is kept clean and in good condition, including visual inspection/checks
- ensure that any additional work required is communicated immediately to the Transport Manager
- adhere to all school policies including Health and Safety guidelines for minibus drivers
- abide by the law and ensure the safety of your passengers is paramount
- liaise directly with parents when necessary
- perform any other related duties as required by the School
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- clean current driving licence including at least category D1
Desirable
- driving experience in a similar role
Personal Attributes and Skills
- able to work as part of a team with the pupils chaperone
- excellent time keeping
- excellent interpersonal skills.
- ability to relate to young people
- conscientious
- capable of using initiative
- calm safe approach to driving
- organised, flexible, calm under pressure, reliable
- able to work out of hours when required
- sympathy with the values and ethos of the School
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Part-time, term time role starting ??? The working hours are approximately 6.30 am – 9.00 am and /or 3.00 pm – 6.30 pm during term time.
Benefits
Pension
Contributory membership of the School’s Support Staff Pension Scheme with a School contribution of up to 9.95 per cent upon successful completion of six months’ service.
Fee remission
In accordance with the School’s policy, which may be subject to change, up to 50 per cent fee remission for pupils attending Headington Rye Oxford and up to 20 per cent fee remission for boys attending Magdalen College School (under a reciprocal agreement) and subject to the terms of their policy. Fee remission is calculated on the number of weeks and hours worked and is pro rata for part-time staff who work at least 50 per cent of a normal working week.
Salary
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir. Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headingtonschool.com
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Please apply immediately
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK. Headington School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
