Location
Banbury, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
THE VACANCY
Bloxham School is seeking to appoint a parttime Minibus Driver. The
successful applicant will be responsible for one minibus route collecting
and returning pupils to and from school on specified routes.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Collect pupils at designated points on minibus route in the
morning and return them to drop off points in the evening
according to the timetable prepared by the Transport Manager
• Liaise with parents of pupils on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintenance including:
o Daily vehicle walk around checks
o Sweeping out vehicle after details
o Washing and mopping vehicle weekly
o Checking oil and fluid levels, fuel filling, changing light bulbs,
checking tyre pressures and other checks specified by the
Transport Manager
• Comply with school’s Road Transport Policy.
• Carrying out other transport related duties specified by the
Transport Manager
Other:
• Any reasonable requests made by your Line Manager,the
Estates Manager or Bursar.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Obtain and maintain professional qualifications in-line with the role
and responsibilities.
• Present a smart and professional image at all times.
KEY INFORMATION
Start Date: ASAP
Accountable to: Operations and Logistics Manager
Working Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only. Monday
to Friday 06:15 - 08:15 and 18:00 - 20:00.
The appointee may also be invited by the Transport Manager to
work additional hours on occasion to drive pupils to school
events including sports matches, airport runs and outings. You
are not to exceed legal driving hours in force at the time.
Salary: Full time equivalent £9,778
Closing Date: 9 am on Friday 16th February 2024
BENEFITS
• Enrolment in the School's defined contribution pension
scheme
• Tea, coffee and lunch provided during working hours.
• Free parking on site
• Access at no charge to the School's sporting, swimming and
fitness facilities, including gym and tennis courts
• Strong, supportive staff community with a school
counsellor available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
• Must hold a full UK driving licence with category D, D1 or
D101 entitlement.
• Refresher driver training as specified by the Transport
Manager.
• Must be fit to drive.
• You will need to be available to attending mandatory
training days / courses, on or off site, as and when
required.
Desirable Criteria:
• Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme course (MiDAS). This
can be completed in house if required.
• Experience of driving in a similar setting.
HOW TO APPLY
Closing Date: 9 am on Friday 16th February 2024
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School
support staff application form. Applications will be assessed
upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and
appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early
application is strongly advised.
For further information please visit the Bloxham School website. If
you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on
01295 232071 or at
[email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application.
SAFEGUARDING
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online
searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required
to provide details of their online profile, including social media account
names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom
s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post
holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the
School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying
out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual
or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he
must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding
Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The
School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all
convictions and cautions on a self- declaration form in advance of
attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they
are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their
suitability to work with children
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