School Minibus Driver

Job Title

Minibus Driver

Permanent, Part Time (20 hours per week)

Monday to Thursday: 6:30 – 8:30 AM & 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Fridays: 6:30 – 8:30 AM and 3:45 – 5:45 PM

Sutton High School – Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Sutton, Surrey

Job

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Sutton High School is a vibrant and diverse independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. It is situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country. The school offers a warm, happy and energetic community, where behaviour is excellent and girls support each other to aspire and achieve.

As a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), Sutton High School benefits from the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, providing unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing good practice in teaching and learning.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two‑week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

• Operate a minibus vehicle, ensuring safe, comfortable and timely transport of students.
• Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the children.
• Carry out driver’s daily and weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, inside and out, and ensure it is roadworthy before and after each use.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage.
• Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day.
• Dress in a clean and tidy working attire, promoting a positive school image.
• Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines issued from time‑to‑time.
• Plan alternative road routes to and from school when necessary.
• Attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed, including Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training.
• Have current First Aid at work certification.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.