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JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

We are looking for a friendly and reliable person to join our School as a Minibus Driver, helping our pupils get to school safely each morning.

Starting at 6.45am, the morning school run takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with a free breakfast provided afterwards.

This is a role where you can get to know the children and families who use our minibus routes regularly. As one of the first people our pupils see at the start of the day, you will be a familiar and friendly face, helping children feel comfortable and welcome as they begin their school day. You will also build relationships with parents, becoming an important link between home and school.

Alongside driving duties, you will help keep our vehicles clean, tidy and well maintained, carrying out general cleaning and assisting with basic maintenance when needed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a safe, confident driver who takes pride in being punctual and reliable.
• Enjoys working with children and is happy chatting with parents.
• Has a friendly, approachable manner and understands the importance of making every child feel safe and welcome.
• Is happy to roll up their sleeves and help with the upkeep and cleanliness of our vehicles.
• Takes their responsibilities seriously and understands the importance of safeguarding.

Essential requirements:

• D1 category entitlement on your driving licence.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

This would suit someone who enjoys an early start, likes being part of a school community and takes pride in providing a safe and welcoming service for children and their families.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only, starting at 6.45am for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each morning.

Contract: Temporary part-time

Rate of Pay: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour depending on experience

In return, we offer free parking, breakfast and the chance to be part of a welcoming and supportive team

Detailed Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Driving and Pupil Safety

• Safely transport pupils to school each morning, following the agreed minibus route and timings.
• Ensure pupils are safely supervised throughout the journey and upon arrival at school.
• Carry out headcounts and checks to ensure all pupils are accounted for before departure and on arrival.
• Drive responsibly and in accordance with road traffic legislation and school procedures.
• Maintain a calm, friendly and professional manner, helping pupils feel safe and comfortable.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when interacting with pupils and families.
• Report any safeguarding concerns, disclosures or incidents promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Maintain confidentiality and handle pupil and family information appropriately.
• Ensure the minibus is only used in accordance with school procedures and authorised arrangements.

Vehicle Maintenance and Checks

• Carry out basic pre-use vehicle checks, including tyres, lights, mirrors, seatbelts and general roadworthiness.
• Report any defects, damage or maintenance concerns promptly and ensure the vehicle is not used if it is unsafe.
• Keep the minibus clean, tidy and presentable.
• Assist with general vehicle cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Ensure any accidents, breakdowns or vehicle incidents are reported in line with school procedures.

Communication and Relationships

• Build positive relationships with pupils and parents who regularly use the minibus service.
• Act as a friendly and professional representative of the school.
• Communicate any delays, concerns or changes to the school office promptly.
• Treat pupils, parents and colleagues with courtesy, respect and discretion.

Wider responsibilities:

• Attend all statutory training that is required to work within a School
• Be sympathetic to the school’s aims and ethos
• Be aware of and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• All staff are to read the latest edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and sign the list in the office to confirm this has been read and understood
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified
• Staff will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work that is not specified in this job description
• This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Head to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

For the avoidance of doubt, the duties and responsibilities contained within this job description may change from time to time according to the requirements of the role and it is not intended to have contractual effect.

APPLICATIONS

Completed application forms, together with a brief letter of introduction, should be sent to HR & Recruitment Assistant, Lucy Woodhouse by 21st October, a curriculum vitae is not required but may be included if you wish.

To request an application form, please email hr@sprattonhall.com.

Completed application forms should be returned by email or by post to:

Spratton Hall
Smith Street
Spratton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8HP

We reserve the right to close the application window earlier for the right candidate following successful interview

Pay: £14.00-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking

Experience:

• driver : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person