Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team, based at our Prep School in Eastbourne.
As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.
The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.
The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.
This is a Permanent, Part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term-time only plus, 3 weeks (36 weeks per year).
The morning and afternoon bus runs are as follows:
* Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 06:00 - 08:30 and 17:15 - 19:15.
* Wednesday and Friday: 06:00 - 08:30 and 16:15 - 18:15.
We offer a competitive salary of £10,206 per annum, plus holiday pay (£26,279.57 Full Time Equivalent).
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including:
* A real living wage employer
* A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
* Competitive rates of pay
* A generous company pension with salary exchange options
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
* Eye care vouchers
* Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
* An idyllic working location by the sea!
Please click the apply button to visit our careers portal and complete an online application.
We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
Closing date: Thursday, 6th February 2025 at 8.00am.
Bede’s reserves the right to interview on application and appoint before the published closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.