Minibus Driver

Minibus Driver

Contract Length: 1 year in the first instance.

Salary Scale 5, SCP17, £28,770 FTE, pro-rated to £9608 (NJC pay-award pending)

15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day (1.5 hours in the morning, and 1.5 hours in the afternoon). Term-time only.

There may be the option for a job share.

We are seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join us in September. The successful candidate will ensure the safety and security of students during their morning and afternoon commutes, being responsible for creating a safe environment by maintaining high standards of behaviour within the minibus, enforcing essential safety rules and protocols to minimise the risk of accidents and incidents.

The successful candidate will hold a full clean UK D1 driving license, have a basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, good interpersonal skills including being able to communicate with people at different levels, be friendly, approachable, reliable and punctual.

Additional details can be found in our Job Description.

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Tuesday 6th August.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Benefits:

• Secure and competitive pension
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

Further information:

Hanley Castle is situated in an idyllic rural location, but with easy access to Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and Gloucester.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.