At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely transport students to and from school while ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Company: Edgbaston High School for Girls, committed to student welfare and safety.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, potential overtime for trips, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a rewarding driving role.
- Qualifications: Must have a clean UK driving licence and at least two years of driving experience.
To safely transport pupils between designated pick up points in Sutton Coldfield and the School, working 5 hours each day (in 2 shifts, before/after school). Authorised overtime will be available from time to time to support trips and visits.
Qualifications
- At least two years’ driving experience (including D1 entitlement).
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- Aged 25 or older for insurance purposes.
Responsibilities
- Daily inspection of the school bus, prior to setting off on a journey, to ensure roadworthiness, serviceability and duty of care.
- Completing the daily and weekly inspection list on the vehicle.
- Monitoring the cleanliness of the vehicle and ensuring the bus is regularly cleaned internally and externally.
- Checking petrol and fluid levels, to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Reporting any concerns with regard to the roadworthiness of the vehicle to the Estate and Facilities Manager.
- Driving the school bus in an appropriate manner with due regard to safety and speed limits.
- Supervision of students on the school bus to ensure safety (including checks to ensure seatbelts and head rests are being used appropriately and that the students remain in their seats at all times).
- Enforcement of the school minibus policy and the reporting of any incidents or unsatisfactory behaviour to the Deputy Head (Pastoral).
- Communicating, using agreed school protocols, with parents of pupils on the bus to ensure efficient and safe practice.
- Collecting and dropping off students at designated locations and times.
- Dealing with accidents/incidents and reporting them to the School Office/Deputy Head, as appropriate.
- Ensuring that all personal data is protected.
To comply with KCSIE, Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Edgbaston High School for Girls is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises the safety and well-being of both staff and students. With a commitment to professional development and a strong emphasis on safeguarding, employees can expect meaningful engagement in their roles, alongside opportunities for overtime during school trips. Located in Sutton Coldfield, the school fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, making it an ideal place for those passionate about contributing to the education and welfare of young people.
