Term time only (175 days)
£17.30 per hour/ £12,107 pa. (incl. holiday pay)
We are looking for a part-time minibus driver to join our transport team providing transport on pre-arranged routes. Candidates will be responsible for transporting boys safely to school in the morning and support our afternoon return service. You will need to work 7am – 9am and 3:45pm – 5:45pm Monday to Friday. This is a term time only role (175 days) working in a supportive, friendly and successful independent prep school.
You must have a driving licence with no more than 3 endorsement points and held for more than 2 years. On the back of the licence it must show D1 (Minibus). Alternatively, a PCV minibus licence is acceptable. We are unable to consider applicants without a D1 or PCV minibus licence.
Previous experience driving minibuses and / or coaches would be useful but is not essential. You will need good interpersonal skills and be comfortable working independently and liaising with parents. You will need to complete MiDAS and first aid training; both will be provided by the school.
The hourly rate for this position is £17.30 per hour (incl.holiday pay) and we offer excellent training and CPD opportunities, a generous pension scheme and an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Previous experience of working with young children would be useful as well as basic IT skills.
Please download a job description and application form and discover more about working at Rokeby School. Your application together with a covering letter summarising your suitability for the role should be sent to Carmen McTernan. Applications to be emailed to: [email protected]
Closing date: Early applicants will be considered favourably and interviews will occur as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to appoint prior to any closing date. Initial interviews will be held online.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Jason Hill, Premises Manager, on 07825 027226
Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.
Registered Charity No: 312653
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames KT2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- driving: 2 years (required)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- D1 driving licence or a PCV minibus licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
