Job Description

Please contact hr@mhvschool for an application form. Applications can only be accepted on our own form.

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic minibus drivers to support our growing pupil transport network. In the mornings the drivers will collect pupils from specified pick-up points and deliver them to school, then deliver them to specified drop off points at the end of the school day, before returning the buses to school.

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence with at least three years of driving experience. D1 entitlement is preferred, but not essential. Our team of minibus drivers perform an essential function in the school's operation and high standards of safety, reliability and punctuality are key.

About Our School

Marlborough House Vinehall offers an exceptional child-centred, individualised approach to education from ages 2 to 13. The School provides a vibrant educational environment for both day and boarding pupils, with a curriculum designed to balance academic rigour with artistic, sporting and personal development. Staff and pupils benefit from collaboration with the wider Repton Family of Schools, gaining access to expert teaching, innovative resources, and new opportunities for professional growth.

Support staff, across their diverse roles, are selected for the quality of the skills they can bring to improving the service the school provides. This combination of teaching excellence and a happy and supportive learning environment gives each child at MHV confidence, determination and a genuine will to succeed.

We value our staff very highly and believe it is critical to invest in them. We nurture a culture of personal and professional development and offer our staff both in-house and external opportunities for training and progression

Our website www.mhvschool.co.uk will give you a flavour of life at MHV as well as some useful information.

All staff at Marlborough House Vinehall are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact and are expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Bursar

CORE PURPOSE

To operate a pick-up and drop off service in the morning and after school, from Monday to Friday during term-time, on one of several routes.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect pupils from specified pick-up points in the morning and deliver them to specified drop-off points at the end of the school day Be willing and available for other school trips Perform preparatory maintenance checks (lights, tyres, fuel, horn, mirrors) before each journey and record details of each trip, reporting any concerns promptly Be responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers and drive courteously, and with due care and attention at all times Comply with the rules and procedures for driving school minibuses that are laid down in the School mini-bus policy Be smartly dressed at all times and wear a hi-visibility vest

Requirements

Hold a full UK driving licence (D1 entitlement preferred) and have no more than 3 penalty points for a minor offence Have at least 3 years' driving experience

Children's Welfare

Supporting and encouraging our values Safeguarding children's health and safety both in and out of the classroom

General

Have regard to all School policies and procedures Read and follow all relevant policies and procedures (in particular Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Child Protection policies) Be alert at all times to Health and Safety or Safeguarding issues or potential issues and report these as appropriate Participate in meetings at the School including staff meetings and training held before the start of each term and attending other School events / functions as directed by the Head Perform any other duties as commensurate with the post that the Head may reasonably ask the staff member to perform from time to time
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 18 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person