Job Description

School Transport Driver (Part Time)

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

12,046.88

Grade 5 20 hours per week 7.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time

Joseph Norton Academy

in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. Joseph Norton Academy is the same as any other school in that we have high expectations of our pupils; build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively; offer a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs. However, we are different to other schools in that we organise our pupils into nurture groups; structure our day and our curriculum to support pupils with SEMH difficulties and employ specialist staff to support the special educational needs of our pupils.

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive School Transport Driver. As transport technician/driver you will take responsibility for in-school transportation service for pupils and pupil groups to and from educational provisions and staff for welfare checks as required. In addition you will oversee the safe operation and maintenance of school minibuses and other vehicles.

Main duties of the job

Transport pupils, groups of pupils, parents, staff and other stakeholders according to a set daily schedule and throughout the school day Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other stakeholders to establish and maintain good working relationships, encourage good attendance and support children during times of crisis Operate school vehicles in a safe and efficient way in line with all relevant laws, legislation, policies and procedures Reporting issues in a timely manner so they can be rectified promptly Undertake and use, when necessary, emergency first aid training Monitor and manage risk Providing hands-on support to staff when not driving, either by assisting in the classroom or accompanying groups on off-site trips and activities.

THE CANDIDATE

Full, clean driving licence. MIDAS minibus training (or willingness to undertake). Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs. Highway and school bus regulations. Ability to operate school vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Reliable, flexible for needs of the role Willing to train and offer emergency first aid.

SALARY/ HOURS

Starting salary for this Driver role is

12,046.88

Grade 5 working 20 hours per week 7.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time

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THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE YOU TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM THEREFORE PLEASE EXPRESS INITIAL INTEREST THROUGH INDEED AND APPLICATION LINK WILL BE THEN SENT TO YOU

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person