Minibus Driver - Term Time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-239S
• Posted:31/05/2023
• Pay:£15.00 per hour
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:23/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:Shortly after the closing date

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Minibus Driver

Main Function: To drive pupils to and from the school

Person Specification

• It is a requirement that all drivers successfully complete the Kent County Council Minibus Theory and Practical Assessment Programme, therefore all applicants must be over 25 years of age. (This is arranged and paid for by the School however, if staff leave within six months of employment, the cost of the Minibus Theory and Practical Assessment Programme will be deducted from the final salary.)
• A full, clean driving licence with D1 classification is essential
• Hardworking, committed and interested in providing a quality service
• Be presentable and courteous
• Excellent time keeping
• A pleasant, courteous manner and good communication skills
• Able to work with a wide range of people and to remain calm under pressure
• Able to plan and prioritise work in consultation with Line Manager
• The driver needs to have the relevant requirements to be able to drive a minibus (D1), have a clean licence and ideally have experience of driving children

Responsible to: School Business Manager

The hours of work: TERM-TIME ONLY (38 weeks)

Monday to Thursday 6:30am to 9am and from 2:30pm to 5pm

Friday 6:30am to 9am and from 1:30pm to 4pm

Total 25hrs per week

There may be an opportunity on some days of the year for the driver to assist with external events and sporting fixtures, this would attract additional pay.

The hourly rate of pay is currently £15.00 per hour (£11.08 per hour plus £3.92 per hour for working antisocial hours)

Start date: 1st September 2023 (with route familiarisation commencing from 29th August 2023)

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle
• Address:White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
• Telephone: 01732 353544 Ex. 242
• Email: nriddle@tonbridgefederation.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Minibus Driver Job Description