School Bus Driver

Job description

SAFEGUARDING

St John's Beaumont is committed to ensuring the safety of its pupils and as such any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check (including Barred List check) by the (DBS) Disclosing and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people as its number one priority. Robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures operate throughout the School. The School may be required to perform online searches on shortlisted candidates, including Social Media pages.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title School Bus Driver

Group Support Staff

Reports to Site Manager

Responsible for

JOB PURPOSE

St John's Beaumont School is seeking to appoint a morning School Bus Driver to join our School community.

In this important role the appointed individual will be responsible for driving pupils to School in the School vehicles. This is inclusive of but not limited to the collection pupils from designated points during the morning, and taking them to School. The selected candidate will also occasionally drive the School Bus for School trips and sport fixtures during the School day, including some weekends.

Role specification:

• Start Date: September 2024


• Working hours: The School is able to offer morning hours between approx. 6.30am-8.30am. Additional hours also available during the School day and some weekends, if required to drive for trips on an ad-hoc basis.


• Salary: c. £15 per hour, depending on experience.


Role Overview:

School Bus Driver:

• Responsible for collecting pupils from designated collection points in the mornings, and taking students from School to the drop-off points.


• Drive pupils and staff on fixtures, School trips and boarding outings, occasionally on the weekends.


• Take the register each journey to ensure all passengers are on-board and leave the bus at the correct stop.


• Abide by the law and Highway Code to ensure passenger's safety at all times.


• Conduct vehicle checks before using the School mini-buses.


• Report any issues with the vehicles to the Site Manager in a timely manner if they arise.


• Ensure that the School vehicles are left in good condition and cleanliness.


• Converse with parents in an appropriate and timely manner.


• Report any behavioral concerns to the appropriate staff members.


Other Duties:

• Support school events (e.g. Sports Days, Open Days), including occasional weekends.


• Always promote safeguarding and the welfare of the children in the school's care, in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies.


• Be conversant with and adhere to the school's Child Protection & Safeguarding, First Aid and Data Protection policies.


• Uphold the ethos and values of St John's Beaumont School.


• Undertake additional training for the better performance of duties.


• Covering other support staff colleagues when required.


• Any other reasonable task as directed by the Bursar or Head Teacher.


PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential / Desirable

Knowledge

· Sound knowledge of the Highway Code and relevant laws E

· Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and upkeep D

Experience

· Previous experience driving a mini-bus E

· Previous experience driving children aged 3-13 years old D

Skills & Personal Qualities

· Outstanding interpersonal skills E

· Good time-keeping and punctuality E

· Flexible team player, able to adapt to varying demands & willing to go beyond own responsibilities to help others at busy times E

· Keen to participate in additional training and development opportunities D

Qualifications

· Full clear UK driving licence E

· MIDAS training D

HOW TO APPLY

Please contact Miss Francesca Purdie in the Bursar's office bursarsoffice@sjb.email for an application form.

CLOSING DATE

Monday 3rd June at 10.00am.

We reserve the right to close the application deadline early, and make an appointment before the closing date.

Essential / Desirable

Knowledge

· Sound knowledge of the Highway Code and relevant laws E

· Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and upkeep D

Experience

· Previous experience driving a mini-bus E

· Previous experience driving children aged 3-13 years old D

Skills & Personal Qualities

· Outstanding interpersonal skills E

· Good time-keeping and punctuality E

· Flexible team player, able to adapt to varying demands & willing to go beyond own responsibilities to help others at busy times E

· Keen to participate in additional training and development opportunities D

Qualifications

· Full clear UK driving licence E

· MIDAS training D

St John's Beaumont is committed to ensuring the safety of its pupils and as such any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check (including Barred List check) by the (DBS) Disclosing and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people as its number one priority. Robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures operate throughout the School. The School may be required to perform online searches on shortlisted candidates, including Social Media pages.


• Start Date: September 2024


• Working hours: The School is able to offer morning hours between approx. 6.30am-8.30am. Additional hours also available during the School day and some weekends, if required to drive for trips on an ad-hoc basis.


• Salary: c. £15 per hour, depending on experience.