Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0377

6 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Grange Academy

Location:

Runcorn

Salary:

24,309 pro rata

Department:

Support Staff

Job Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

29/07/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

to be confirmed

Start Date:

01/09/2025
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Casual

Hours per Week:

20.00

Weeks per Year:

38.000

Pay Grade:

Grade 1 SCP 2
The Role


We are seeking to appoint an experienced Minibus Driver to transport pupils to and from their education provision. The role will be Monday to Friday term time only from approximately 7.30am to 9.30am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm. There will be additional hours throughout the academic year transporting pupils to sporting fixtures and trips.





The successful applicant will play a pivotal role and be responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the children.



We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values.





We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.



We are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.



A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.





Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.



Application form and further details are available via the Trust website:


https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/



The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.




Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Good qualifications in both English and Maths
Essential


Current First Aid qualification
Desirable


Skills

Personal Attributes

Ability to relate to students and adults
Essential


Ability to work as part of a team
Essential


Ability to listen to and understand others.
Essential


High levels of motivation and commitment
Essential


Constant and consistent expectations of high standards.
Essential

Organisational Fit

A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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The Grange Academy


Latham Avenue

Runcorn

Runcorn

WA7 5DX



Denise Igglesden


digglesden@thegrangeacade...