Casual Minibus Driver

Casual Minibus Driver

We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.

We are seeking Minibus Drivers to join our team of casual drivers who provide support to cover staff absences for transporting our students to/from school Monday - Friday, term time only. The morning shift starts at 06:00 with the afternoon shift starting at 15:15 and shifts will vary depending on requirements. There may be other ad hoc opportunities for supporting events across the school calendar during term-time which might include driving students to sports fixtures or school trips.

You will join a friendly and very welcoming team of both permanent and casual drivers.

Key requirements include:

* A valid Category D1 driving licence (preferred) with a satisfactory driving record

* Have/be prepared to take the MIDAS qualification

* The ability to react calmly in emergency situations

* Over 21 years of age

* Have/be prepared to take a suitable First Aid qualification

* IT proficiency

* Maintaining good customer relations with parents and the school and contributing to a good atmosphere on the bus

This is an important role within school as we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of customer service. The successful candidate will be experienced, conscientious and professional in all aspects of this position. Being trustworthy and reliable is also of utmost importance.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

* Competitive salaries and pay progression

* Access to extensive professional development opportunities

* Training grants for qualifications

* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

* Generous pension schemes

* Free life assurance benefit

* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

* A Cycle to Work scheme

* Competitive terms and conditions of employment

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE4103

Vacancy:
Casual Minibus Driver

Location:

Northampton

Salary: £14.51 per hour + percentage of holiday paid based on working hours

Hours:

Casual

Required from:
As soon as possible

Contract:

Casual

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School