Minibus Driver; s

Location:

Edinburgh.

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

MINIBUS DRIVER(S) - PART TIME, TERM TIME ONLY (Morning and Evening Shift)

• Morning shift: 8am to 9:30am
• Evening shift: 3:30pm to 6pm
• Both shifts required 5 days a week during term time
• Other ad-hoc journeys usually during the school day
• Shifts can be done by one person, or split across two drivers
• No closing date – applications will be considered as and when we receive them.

To drive the school minibus for the morning and evening Haymarket shuttle service, and other ad‑hoc journeys as required. The role holder will also be responsible for routine inspections of the minibus fleet.

Head of Facilities/Business Director

• Drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of students, other road users and members of the public
• Ensure the Haymarket shuttle service runs to time as far as possible to the set route and stops, and maintain records of students using the service
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of students during each journey
• Report any behaviour or welfare concerns to relevant teaching staff colleagues
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance and ensure the bus is clean and tidy before and after each journey
• Refuel the minibuses as required
• Report any damage or maintenance issues immediately
• Be a good ambassador for the school, maintaining a professional conduct at all times
• Declare any driving sanctions or convictions that may affect insurance or operation of the bus
• Adhere to school policies on safeguarding and child protection at all times and attend training as required
• Undergo an annual check of your driving licence

Further details, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.