Job Description

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search in line with safer recruitment.

To apply for this position, please complete the Support Staff Application Form (which can be found on the Farleigh School website) and return to the HR department at hr@farleighschool.com as soon as possible.

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process

Part-time Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant - 20 hours per week

Farleigh School is seeking a reliable and dedicated individual to join our Maintenance team. The role involves providing a safe and efficient minibus service for pupils during term-time, as well as supporting the team with general maintenance duties.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday during term-time:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

6.30am - 8.30am 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Wednesday

6.30am - 10.30am

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential

Full valid UK driving licence Effective verbal and listening communications skills Appropriate writing skills to complete and maintain daily records Ability to work well with others and independently when required Are professional and courteous in their manner and approach to working with others Have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding (desirable)
Desirable

D1 on driving licence (i.e. can drive a 17-seater minibus 3.5T)

Responsibilities include:

Driving school children to and from school in the school minibuses Pick up and deliver students and staff as per a set schedule Basic cleaning and maintenance of the school minibuses Site maintenance duties and first line repairs Collecting materials and goods Manual handling i.e., moving furniture and goods around the site Operate the school minibus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures Monitoring school vehicles, to include performing daily safety and maintenance checks Advise the Maintenance Manager of any requirements for maintenance or repairs of vehicles Any other duties which may be assigned commensurate with the post and in keeping with the nature of the prep school environment
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 10,098.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person