Mini Bus Driver
Greenshaw Learning Trust
Mini Bus Driver
Salary Not Specified
Greenshaw Learning Trust, Newbury, West Berkshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2442596ada934b89bff3e774e4911b21
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Mini Bus Driver. This is an exciting opportunity to join Park House School and become an integral member of the support team.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.
Main responsibilities:
- Driving the school vehicle on routes and times determined by the school
- Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students
- To operate safely, driving within legal limitations
- Represent the school well by parking appropriately, respecting other road users and pedestrians
- Carry out drivers daily and weekly checks and basic maintenance
- Report any vehicles defects, faults, incidents and accidents
- Be responsible for cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out
- Refuel vehicles as required
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage
- Maintain accurate records of the students using the service
- Maintain and help to promotes a good school image, working attire should be worn at all times
- Ensure the vehicle is left secure when unattended
- To adhere to all relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Attend relevant training course as identified and agreed to include First Aid and Minibus Driver
- Hold a clean, current and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or a PSV licence, D1 restricted (car license obtained prior to 01/01/1997) considered
- Capability to maintain accurate records
- Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
- Willing to undertake additional training
- Pleasant and approachable personality
- Able to keep calm and in control of students
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Sensitive to user needs
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
Professional development and career progression - Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
and not obstructing traffic
and kept in a clean and tidy condition
Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)