Minibus Driver

Summary of the Role

Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.

1. Main purpose:
   1. provide a high quality service as a minibus driver to deliver staff and pupils to and from destinations dictated by College activities
   2. carry out routine safety and operational checks
   3. be responsible for the internal and external condition of the vehicle
   4. liaise with College staff on dates and times for driving
   5. undertake training when appropriate if required
   6. carry out other duties relevant to the post, which may be requested
2. Procedures:
   1. To adhere to the College handbooks and procedures at all times.
3. Child protection:
   1. To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures detailed in the College’s code of conduct.
4. Other duties:
   1. Undertake other duties of an appropriate level and nature as and when requested by the Headmaster, Deputy Head, Assistant Heads, DFA or Head of Grounds & Transport.

Working Hours and Salary

Working Hours:
Term-time: Monday to Friday to start 6.30am until 9.00am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm. A 3pm start on Wednesdays (for activities).
Evenings &
Weekends: In addition to other extra hours requested by the Head of Grounds & Transport, you will occasionally be required to work additional evenings and weekends.
Summer
School: Additional work during the Summer School period.
Holidays: Annual leave entitlement will accrue pro rata during each term you work and you will not generally be able to take annual leave during term. You will be paid a retainer to work during College holidays (including half terms), should the need arise.
Salary: You will receive a retainer of 8 hours per week, for all school holidays, including half terms.
There is a voluntary contributory College pension scheme which you will be entitled to join at the end of your three month probationary period.
You may be entitled to a discount on College Fees for your children. Such a discount is made entirely at the discretion of the College.

Policies:  We rely on a suite of policies for our recruitment processes.  These can be found by clicking here and includes the below:

As part of your application, please download and read the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.  In addition, please sign and return the above document ‘Confirmation of Receipt of the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct’ confirming that you have received, read and understood these policies.

• Code of Conduct
• Dignity at Work Policy
• Equal Opportunities Policy – Staff
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Preventing Illegal Working Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy

Please return your completed application pack to the HR department as soon as possible, as applicants will be invited when documents have been fully processed.

Please send applications to: hr@stedmundscollege.org
For more information regarding your application 01920 824335