Job Introduction
Minibus Driver
Permanent: 10 hours per week
[Additional Hours are Available]
Term-Time only (39 weeks)
Actual Salary £5,570 to £5,645 p.a. (for 10 hours)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,027 to £24,348 p.a.
Monday to Friday: 2.45pm to 4.45pm
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interviews: Friday 13th December 2024
We are seeking a minibus driver to safely transport a small number of pupils from home to school, Monday to Friday, term time only. The children at Forest Park are aged 4-19 years, have severe learning difficulties and associated disabilities including autism; some of them may also be wheelchair users.
In addition to the after-school run, there is also the opportunity for the successful candidate to work additional hours as a driver for regular class trips each week. However, this is not a requirement of the role.
As a minibus driver you will be responsible for:
- Safely transporting pupils and the escort, from school to home
- Health and safety of all passengers
- Daily vehicle check to ensure it is safe to be driven
The successful candidate will need:
- A driving licence that allows the driving of a minibus with up to 16 passengers – usually class D1
- Experience of driving a minibus (an advantage, but not essential as training will be given)
- MIDAS certificate (or equivalent qualification to drive a Minibus), or willingness to undertake the MIDAS training.
- A positive attitude, patience and flexibility
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, families and staff
- To be understanding of and empathetic to, the pupils’ individual needs
- Have the ability to work on your own initiative
- An understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- A good knowledge of the local area
Training on moving and handling, using a tail lift and the clamping of wheelchairs into a bus will also be given.
If you would like further details of this role and to visit the school please contact the school office.
For further details please contact the school office on adminoffice@forestpark.hants.sch.uk or phone 02380 864949
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.
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