(Part time, mornings and evenings)
JOB ROLE: School Travel Operative (minibus driver)
RESPONSIBLE TO: School Operations Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE: To safely transport pupils to and from school, in accordance with route guidelines and timings and assisting with Transport duties. As a representative of Milton Abbey School, the Mini-Bus Driver must conduct themselves with professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Complete a daily AM and/or PM day pupil route
• Maintenance of school fleet vehicles in line with H&S guidelines as directed by the School Operations Coordinator.
• Standard checks as directed by the School Operations Coordinator to be undertaken before and after driving.
• To ensure that School fleet is fuelled as necessary from a designated provider.
• Responsible for the internal and external cleanliness of allocated vehicles
• Undertake daily vehicle checks of school vehicles to ensure that each are roadworthy and report any maintenance or concerns back to the School Operations Coordinator.
• Ensure that the vehicles are roadworthy prior to any journey.
• Adhere to the bus timetable and route as much as road conditions and traffic allow.
• Responsible for the safe conduct of passengers ensuring that safety belts are worn at all times.
• Report any issues regarding pupils to the School Operations Coordinator.
• In the cases of accidents or emergencies, drivers must follow instructions outlined in the procedures manual and contact the School Operations Coordinator or senior member of school staff as soon as reasonably possible.
Knowledge/Experience
• Clean driving licence
• D1 entitlement on driving licence is desirable
• Previous experience of driving passenger vehicles is desirable
• Previous experience of working with children or young adults is desirable
• An understanding of basic vehicle maintenance
• Hard working and tidy with attention to quality and details
• Able to use initiative and work without supervision, as well as being part of a team.
• Friendly, approachable and presentable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Responsible approach to work
• Reliable and punctual at all times
• Good sense of humour
• Willing to undergo training as required
• Flexibility
APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted on a Milton Abbey School application form with a covering letter. Your application can be supported by a CV but applications by CV alone will not be considered.
Further details may be obtained from our website or from HR email [email protected] or telephone 01258 880484.
Please address your letter to the Headmaster, Mr James Watson and send the letter, application form and any supporting paperwork to;
By post Or by email
Chantilly Arbenz
Milton Abbey School [email protected]
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT110BZ
We will contact all applicants to either invite them to interview or advise them that on this occasion their application will not be taken further.
