Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Minibus Driver on a casual basis to provide cover and support to our friendly transport team. The main role of the post holder will be to support the contracted team with the transport of Taunton School pupils in a safe, proper and timely manner to and from school ensuring their welfare. As part of this helping to maintain our school vehicles to ensure they remain safe, reliable and roadworthy is paramount.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and reliable individual to join a school which prides itself on the high calibre of staff who make up our warm, friendly and diverse community.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

More information

This role is a casual contract.

Equal Opportunities

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

A recorded daily walk-round check. Prompt departure from allocated pick up points in accordance with the register to ensure all pupils arrive at school on time. Making contact with parents or guardians where appropriate. Keeping passenger registers for all journeys. Keeping the vehicles clean and tidy at all times. Fully complying with all Taunton School policies and procedures as well as external legislation, road traffic regulations and the Highway Code. Being presentable in appearance and professional, polite and courteous at all time. Uniform and safety wear is provided. Ensuring pupils adhere to all School regulations throughout the journey, including remaining seated and wearing seat belts. Operating the opening, closing of all doors and luggage compartments, and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations relating to luggage. Ensuring that adults meet children. Drivers must disembark the vehicle to ensure safe delivery and are responsible for ensuring children cross all roads safely. A duty of care towards the children is paramount. If the bus is anticipated to be late, on either in inward and/or return journey, both the school and parents must be immediately informed. Fully complying with all vehicle security regulations and School and DVLA rules and regulations relating to licenses, including updating the School as appropriate and allowing license checks every six months. To keep up to date with any training Attend staff meetings as required
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.86 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Licence/Certification:

Category D1 Mini Bus Licence (required)
Work Location: In person