School Bus Driver

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications/ Professional Membership Hold a full category D1 licence Hold a driver qualification card (DQC) Digital Tachograph Card Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Evidence of experience of driving minibuses or other large vehicles Evidence of experience in using safety and mobility aids relating to wheelchair accessible vehicles Shortlisting by Application Form Skills / Abilities Proven ability to maintain accurate and up to date records Shortlisting by Application Form Other Willingness to undertake job related training and necessary certifications to fulfil the requirements of the role Shortlisting by Application Form

The following are additional
essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA’s Game Changing People Model.
Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Skills / Abilities In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
Demonstrable competence in driving a minibus safely to meet the standards and requirements set out for Cat.

D. PSV license holders and in line with the Highway Code Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective team working skills Excellent customer service skills Proven ability to work successfully to deadlines Ability to communicate and take instruction in the English language Practical test prior to interview Interview Interview Interview Interview Values Orientation Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s Values.

You will find information about our Values here:  Interview

Factor
Desirable Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications / Experience N/AN/A

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB TITLE: School Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Transport Officer
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