The Queen's School
The Queen’s School is a small independent girls’ school that is looking for a Minibus Driver to commence as soon as possible on a part-time basis for 22.5 hours per week (6.30am - 8.45am and 3.15pm - 5.30pm) to undertake driving duties during term-time.
The Queen’s School has an excellent reputation for its caring and nurturing environment and so it is imperative to ensure the right person is recruited to fit in and work well within the existing Queen’s family/team.
The Role
You will be responsible for transporting pupils to and from School and taking reasonable measures to safeguard passengers at all times and conducting necessary checks and inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy prior to travel.
Essential Requirements
. A full, clean and valid UK driving licence with D1 or D entitlement
· Proven experience of driving a minibus, HGV or PSV
· Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
· Willingness to be flexible in working arrangements and work at short notice if the need arises
· Initiative to plan their own work schedule
· Capability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records
· Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
· Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
Benefits of working at The Queen’s School
In return for your commitment the School offers:
· Guaranteed, contracted hours
· School branded workwear provided
· On-site parking
· Pension Scheme
· Sickness Entitlement following qualifying period
· Subsidised meals
· School fees discount
Salary
Salary will be paid in line with the National Minimum Wage.
Application
Apply by completing the application form which can be found on the School website and submitting the completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Friday 31 January 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Responsible to: Deputy Estates Manager
Objectives of the post:
* To be a minibus driver for the school’s afternoon home/school transport provision
* To provide occasional cover for other school–related journeys
* To carry out routine safety checks on the minibuses
Key responsibilities:
· Operating the school’s bus routes, collecting students from school and delivering them to given drop-off points in the afternoons; there may be a requirement on occasions to provide additional cover; any additional hours will be paid at your usual basic rate of pay;
· Liaising directly with parents when necessary;
· Maintaining accurate records of journeys undertaken by pupils;
· Observing good driving practice, including speed restrictions, parking and the Highway Code;
· Ensuring that the minibuses are kept clean and in good, roadworthy condition, including, but not restricted to:
. Weekly cleaning of the buses both inside and out;
. Ensuring that signs inside the bus are properly attached and in good condition;
. Regular visual inspections of the minibuses, including checking of tyres, lights, oil, water and fuel and ensuring basic maintenance is carried out as per the minibus check sheets;
· Ensuring that any additional work required is reported immediately;
· Re-fuelling vehicles as necessary;
· Adhering to all school policies including health and safety guidelines for minibus drivers;
· Providing appropriate personal information when required, for example driving licence quarterly check;
· Attending relevant training courses;
· Disclosing of any driving offences, convictions or restrictions and any health issues that could affect the ability to drive a minibus immediately to the Line Manager;
· Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible or with whom he/she comes into contact and adhering to and ensuring compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.