Abingdon Preparatory School has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Minibus Driver to join the team.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Location: Frilford, OX13 5NX Salary: The rate of pay is £15.03 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Job Type: Casual Closing Date: Monday 4 November 2024 midday About Us : Abingdon Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 13, located in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Frilford Heath.
Relief Minibus Driver - The Role: We provide an extensive transport service for pupils attending the school and are currently seeking to appoint a reliable, friendly and responsible Relief Minibus Driver to assist with transportation on a casual, variable hour basis.
The Relief Minibus Driver will be offered work according to the needs of the School which might include covering morning and/or afternoon runs, moving minibuses between sites, taking minibuses to be serviced, or transporting pupils for trips and one-off events.
Morning runs usually take place between 6.30am and 8.35am and evening runs between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
Relief Minibus Driver - Key Responsibilities: - To take responsibility for the safe pick up, carriage and drop off of pupils using the minibuses - To check their vehicle and report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents through the Vectare system - To take responsibility for the cleanliness of their vehicle, inside and out, cleaning weekly - To ensure their vehicle is fuelled - To attend training as required Relief Minibus Driver - You: - Applicants should hold a full driving licence (maximum of 3 penalty points) with a D1 entitlement or a D or D1 PCV licence - A demonstrable commitment to maintaining high standards in Health and Safety and the care of pupils using school minibuses - Has a positive and friendly attitude - A reliable, calm and responsible approach to work - Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively and appropriately with pupils, parents and staff - Able to work cooperatively with others as part of a team - Able to use IT (including email and electronic bus sign in system/Vectare app) - Willingness to undertake training as required - Displays commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion - Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.
We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Application Process: Early applications are encouraged and we may make an appointment prior to the published closing date.
Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024 (midday) Interview date: Tuesday 12 November 2024 To submit your application for this exciting Relief Minibus Driver, please click 'Apply' now.
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