Teaching careers in HMC independent schools
Exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Minibus Driver to join our thriving Prior Park College, an exceptional 11-18 HMC day and boarding senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the beautiful Georgian City of Bath.
This proactive and motivated Minibus Driver opportunity involves providing a reliable minibus service for our pupils, safely transporting them to and from Prior Park College, Bath, The Paragon School, Bath, and schools' events in the local area, including airport transfers and working some weekends.
The successful candidate will possess a full, clean driving licence and current D1 entitlement (passing driving test before 1997 or taken a D1 test after 1997), the ability to interact appropriately with young children, parents, and colleagues, and excellent time management skills. At least 2 years’ driving experience is required due to insurance requirements. A portable DBS would also be beneficial.
This position is full-time, term time on an 18-month fixed-term contract, up until and including 4 July 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on the needs of the school.
School runs operate daily between Monday to Friday 6.30am to 8.30am, Monday to Thursday 6pm to 8pm, and Fridays 5pm to 7pm. This may also include daytime sporting fixtures as required.
We offer a supportive working environment, with a free lunch each day the kitchen is operational. Additional benefits include free onsite parking, a contributory pension scheme, and access to an onsite gym. The position pays £12.15 per hour, with commencement as soon as all pre-employment checks are completed.
Possible bus routes could include the vicinity of the Chew Valley area or to the West/Southwest of Bath.
Prior Park College is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme.
Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath), and Prior Park School Gibraltar. The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart, cultivating creativity, fostering integrity, and transforming lives.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the school to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, candidates should download and complete an application form, available on our website: Application Form.
For further details, please contact Emma, HR at 01225 835385 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com.
Closing date: 12:00 Monday 24 February 2025.
Interviewing date: TBC.
The school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
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