Job Description

PART-TIME MINIBUS DRIVER - Casual hours

We are looking for a Part time 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 an individual who will undertake the morning provision, but happy to consider candidates interested in the afternoon service. Please kindly advise your preference 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.

The role is a casual / zero hour contract arrangement, which may also include some additional hours on an ad-hoc basis assisting assisting with premises tasks.

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.

The jobholder will report to the Bursar.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years driving, ideally in passenger transport Full clean category D1 driving licence Minibus training will be provided First Aid Training - we can provide this if you do not have a valid certificate Enhanced DBS certificate We will provide compulsory Safeguarding Training

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To transport pupils to and from school using the prescribed route To check pupils names to the daily booking register To ensure the minibus has sufficient fuel To inspect the minibus before and after each journey To ensure the minibus is clean and tidy on a daily basis and thoroughly clean it on a regular basis Ensure that the pupils behave in an appropriate and safe manner during transport Report any incidents on the minibus to the Bursar as soon as possible
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Kew College Prep's Safeguarding, Child Protection policy and Recruitment & Selection Policy can be found on our website. This appointment will be subject to a number of Safeguarding checks, including online and DBS checks.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Monday 10 November at 5.00pm. Please submit CV's in the first instance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.5 - 13 per week

Benefits:

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

Do you have experience of working with children and young people?
Work Location: In person