Job Description

PART-TIME MINIBUS DRIVER - Casual hours

We are looking for a Part time / casual hours Minibus driver for our pupil transport service between the school and the Chiswick area. The service runs twice daily, 7.15am - 8.30am and 3.30pm - 4.45pm (traffic dependent).

We are ideally looking for someone who can cover all of the required 10 weekly bus runs, but there is some flexibility. Please advise your availability when applying.

You need to be reliable and have the desire to deliver excellent customer service to all parties. You will need to be safety focused as caring for the children is paramount. You will need to be friendly and helpful as it is important that everyone you deal with feels comfortable and reassured. It would be an advantage to have experience of working with children. Due to the hours and commitment required, this may suit someone who is local to the school.

The role is a casual / zero hour contract arrangement.

The bus service runs during term time, which equates to 36 weeks per annum.

About the school

Kew College Prep is an independent co-educational pre-prep and prep school for children aged 3 to 11 years. Based in Kew, West London, it is a friendly and family-orientated school which aims to prepare pupils for the modern world: balancing the academic experience and excellent pastoral care with creativity, exploration, and community.

Safeguarding

The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

As part of the shortlisting process, we may be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may want to explore with the applicant at interview.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV in the first instance. Successful candidates will be contacted early in the New Year, with a view of commencing at the earliest opportunity, subject to the necessary Safeguarding checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 13 per week

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of working with children and young people?
Experience:

School bus driving: 2 years (preferred)
Location:

Richmond TW9 3HQ (required)
Work Location: In person