Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Minibus Driver & Site Support

NJC Point 6-11* (dependant on experience)

37 hours term time only

Actual Salary (indicative) (Point 6- £20,550  Point 11- £22,344)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified professional who is passionate, skilled and knowledgeable.   We are actively seeking to appoint a minibus driver to support the provision of sport delivered at our fields which are located away from the school site.  In addition, the successful candidate will support the work of the school’s exceptional site team working both in school and with local partners.

The selection process will require candidates to complete MIDAS training – all shortlisted candidates will receive a personal MIDAS certification on successful completion of the training.  MIDAS accreditation is independent of the organisation.

The school has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in each of its last three inspections, most recently in January 2023:  “Blue Coat Church of England Academy is an inclusive school where kindness flourishes. The school’s values include wisdom, service, endurance and hope. The school’s culture is rooted in these values. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff know their pupils well, and pupils feel cared for. Staff have high expectations, and pupils live up to these.”

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is one of the oldest educational establishments in Walsall, is well-respected and valued by the community it serves.  We operate on a very collaborative approach to school improvement working with a range of other schools and nationally recognised trainers.  The school is very proud of the family ethos which pervades all aspects of its work, which is grounded in Christian values.  The school has recently been awarded the Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to embedding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into our ethos and curriculum.

In order to be considered for interview, you must fully complete the application form and demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the job description.  The application form must be completed in full as C.V.s will not be accepted.

Please refer to school website for an application form and job description:  https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/vacancies/

Closing date: Thursday 30th November at Midday

Interviews will take place within two weeks of the closing date

Applications to be returned to applications@bluecoatacademy.org

Blue Coat Church of England Academy is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed for all applicants.  We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Indicative Salary= (Point 6- £20,550  Point 11- £22,344)