Job Description

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a reliable Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team 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 Category D1 driving licence 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, 36 weeks per year (Term Time only), Monday - Friday from 06:30 - 08:30 and 16:30 - 19:00 each day.

Offering an attractive salary of 10,206 per annum plus holiday pay (Full Time Equivalent 26,279.57) along with a range of benefits including;

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, Refer a friend scheme, Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
To find out more about this role and how to apply, please visit our website here:

https://bedes.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/181/Minibus-Driver-Part-Time

Bede's cannot accept applications on Indeed and you must ensure to apply through our website via the link above before the closing date.

Application closing date: Friday 30th May 2025 at 8.00am.

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Gym membership Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025