Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team, based at our Prep School in Eastbourne.
As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.
The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.
The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result (within the last 3 months).
This is a Permanent, Part-Time position, working 27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only Plus 3 weeks (36 weeks per year). You will be working the morning and afternoon bus runs.
Salary: £11,880.00 per annum, plus holiday pay (£25,028.16 Full Time Equivalent)
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;
- A Real Living Wage Employer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities / discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme & much more!
For further information please see the Job Description below. To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a covering letter.
Application closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 9.00am.
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Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.