Establishment: Dovecote School Location: Dovecote School, TA7 9NJ Salary: 13765.50 Department: Ancillary Staff Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 31/05/2025 11:46 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 26/08/2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: 1
The Role
We are looking for a School Transport Driver to join our School.
Hours: 5 hours per day, Monday - Friday 07:00 -09:30 and 15:00 - 17:30
About us:
Dovecote is an Ofsted registered independent special school for pupils aged 5-18 years with ASD (and associated conditions), or/and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), who have been unable to access education and thus their future will start at Dovecote School.
What can you expect?
* A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive at an ‘outstanding’ complex SEN provision in rural Somerset.
* A dedicated staff team committed to achieving high standards for our students.
* A supportive, warm, and welcoming ethos.
* Enhanced DBS and update service paid for.
* Excellent CPD and training opportunities.
What is required?
We are currently recruiting a reliable and caring part-time driver to join our wonderful team. We're looking for people with an outward-looking, caring, and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our students value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.
Daily tasks to include:
* Driving vehicles supplied by the school, which include cars and larger people carriers.
* Being available on all school days in the term-time calendar for both morning and afternoon runs.
* Keeping the company-provided vehicle at a safe and convenient location.
* Maintaining the assigned vehicle to the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness at all times.
* Holding a full UK driving license and having held it for a minimum of 3 years.
* Having a minimum of 3 years of actual driving experience.
* Being sufficiently medically fit to pass a Group 2 medical examination.
* Being able to successfully complete an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
Dovecote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Dovecote School is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Shapwick Manor
21 Station Road
Shapwick
Somerset
TA7 9NJ
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