Minibus Driver
- Recruiter
- THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST
- Location
- Luton
- Salary
- 8.20 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 24 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 27 Sep 2017
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Would you be interested in a working a few hours a day to fit around your other commitments?
Do you have any experience driving larger vehicles?
Do you live in and around Luton and happy to drive a minibus?
If you have answered yes to these questions, The Stockwood Park Academy would love to hear from you!
The Stockwood Park Academy are seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our lovely team! We are looking for a reliable team player who will drive between our two Sixth Form sites to assist our students to and from classes. As a minibus driver, you will be expected to drive our students on prescribed routes and be responsible for the safe transportation of the students to the relevant site.
Job specifics:
- Salary: GBP8.20 an hour
- Type of role: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours (20 hours per week, term time only):
Monday (2.5 hours):
- 12:00 - 13:30
- 15:00 - 16:00
Tuesday to Friday (4 hours per day):
- 7:15 - 8:45
- 12:00 - 13:30
- 15:00 - 16:00
+ 1.5 hours to allow for refueling/servicing/cleaning
N.B: Please note that there will be times where we may need you for extra hours at certain times during the year and therefore need someone with a degree of flexibility.
The successful candidate will:
- Be over 23 years (insurance purposes) and be able to drive competently and safely as evidenced by a full current driving licence (Category D PCV)
- Have some experience of driving vehicles larger than cars and working with people and the general public
- Be able to communicate clearly, tactfully and politely with parents, carers, clients, colleagues and young people
- Be able to exercise initiative in emergency situations such as vehicle breakdown
- Be able to vary normal working hours to meet unavoidable delays
- Have a good knowledge of daily vehicle checks and maintenance procedures
- Be willing to attend regular training as part of a planned programme
- Some experience of working with people and the general public
- Be able to undertake heavy lifting when required
Why work for Stockwood Park Academy:
- GBP30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated 'Good' school
- Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive
- Unparalleled CPD opportunities with cross trust and national development programs and bespoke opportunities to support your development
- We recruit for attitude and train for skills with excellent opportunities for career progression in a successful and expanding Academy
- Local subsided gym membership and many other staff benefits
Closing Date: Friday 6 th October 2017 Interviews: W/C 9 th October 2017
If you are interested in this position, please do apply to today - we would love to hear from you!
'We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.