Relief Minibus Driver
Required Immediately
Job Title: Relief Minibus Driver
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Tenure: Zero hours contract
Salary: £14.07 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Friday 22nd May
The Role
The core role of the Minibus Driver is to operate a morning and evening School bus route, both driving and taking responsibility for the children in their care.
Relief drivers are required ad hoc during term time to cover routes as and when needed. Shifts to be covered will be at the beginning and end of the school day with buses arriving at school with pupils at approximately 8.10am. Buses leave school in the evening at 5.00pm Monday – Thursday and at 3.45pm on Friday.
The Minibus Driver must be aware of the statutory, United Learning and School regulations and abide by these at all times. The Minibus Driver will have a day to day working relationship with many school departments, in particular with boarding and sports staff and is required to co-operate fully with all members of staff.
We are looking for drivers to operate regular School Bus routes mornings and afternoons, both driving and taking responsibility for children in their care. The successful candidates will be required to hold a D1 category, preferably unendorsed, driving licence. D1 was automatically granted on most driving licences issued before 1997. MIDAS training will be given to successful applicants where required.
Embley is a warm and welcoming independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18. We place a strong focus on academic ambition and strive to produce resilient, creative and independent learners who are flexible and proactive, who can solve problems, make decisions, think critically and communicate ideas effectively. The extensive grounds provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enables pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATION BY CV. TO APPLY PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK
https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=2330359C2D&VACANCY_ID=833457NxeN
For further information please contact the HR Manager on email [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 22 May 2025.
The school reserves the right to hold interviews sooner for the right candidates
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Do you have Category D1 on your driving licence? (required)
Work Location: In person
