Salary Range: NJC Spine 5-6 - £24,790 - £25,183 FTE (pro rata based on hours worked)Hours: 20 hours per week – Monday-Friday; Term Time Only, split shifts required. Fixed Term for 12 months with a view to making permanent.
The Aspire Academy Free School Trust is seeking to appoint a Driver(s) and/or Escort(s) to transport our pupils to and from school each day.
DRIVER: It is essential the successful applicant holds a clean, cat D1 driving license. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the locality and experience of transporting school-aged young people.
Main duties will include:
Responsibility for the vehicle condition and road worthiness (daily checks).
Driving in a considerate manner and conforming to the Highway Code.
Responsibility for the safety and safeguarding of the passengers, on and off the vehicle.
Helping the Escort in assisting passengers on/off the vehicle.
Assisting in the co-ordination of travel routes with other drivers.
Sharing information with appropriate school staff regarding pupils.
The successful applicant(s), will have the following personal attributes:
A positive and professional manner.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexible, resilient, a good team player and be relentlessly reasonable.
Ability to adhere to the Aspire ethos, vision and values.
The Aspire Academy, part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and young people in their care. As such the post holder is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and regular safeguarding training.