Minibus Driver

Job Introduction

The School

Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school’s recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution. We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of care and consideration; challenge and commitment; respect and responsibility; integrity and impression. These four are the tenets of ‘The Calthorpe Way’. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life: no ceilings or parameters; aspiring to excellence in everything we do. 

Job/Person Summary

We wish to recruit a Minibus driver who will be required to transport students to and from school to alternative provision, in the school's minibus, and then carry out routine site assistant tasks at school during the day. This role is for around 25 hours per week, Monday until Friday, 40 weeks per year (term time only). Salary: £14,242 per annum (FTE: £24,027 per annum). Type of contract, hours and exact working times to be discussed in interview.

Candidates must hold a full and clean UK driving licence (D1 is desirable). Having an existing MIDAS certificate would be preferred but training will be given to obtain this.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We welcome flexible working.

Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.

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Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.