Job Description
St Francis` College
Mini Bus & 9 Seater Bus Drivers
Permanent
Part time: 25 hours per week
Term-time only
Start: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a Mini Bus Driver to join our team of drivers.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To undertake minibus driving each school day during term time
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance (checking oil levels, etc)
• To ensure prompt departure from school or external collection points in accordance with the minibus schedule to ensure all pupils arrive and depart on time for all trips. Communicate with parents or guardians where appropriate
• To be aware and comply with the protocols and procedures in the event of an emergency/breakdown
• To fully comply with all school policies and procedures as well as external legislation, road traffic regulations and the Highway Code
• To ensure pupils adhere to all School regulations throughout the journey, including remaining seated and wearing seat belts
• To ensure that there is enough fuel left in the tank after every trip in support of other journeys
• To report vehicle defects
• To ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy before and after use
• To be responsible for the Health and Safety, comfort and welfare of pupils while in the minibus
• To be prepared to cover for absent colleagues and to be available for other minibus driving requirements outside the normal hours for this role
• To attend relevant training courses as required
• To ensure that pupils are met by adults when dropping of at scheduled parent collection points. Drivers must disembark the vehicle to ensure safe delivery and are responsible for ensuring pupils cross roads safely. A duty of care towards our pupils is paramount.
• If the bus is anticipated to be late, on either inward and/or return journey, both the school, and parents must be immediately informed
• To fully comply with all vehicle security regulations, school and DVSA rules and regulations relating to licences, including updating the school as appropriate and allowing licence checks to be conducted every twelve months
Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision. Our Early Years provision is co-educational allowing for our youngest pupils to be educated together. At Reception age girls will move onto the Reception class while the boys will be prepared to successfully start their school years at a range of local schools.
St. Francis’ College has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, pastoral support and the extensive range of extracurricular activities available for students. Grade 9 is the most common grade at GCSE and between 10-20% of our students gain places at Oxbridge. This is exemplified by the College’s inclusion in Best Schools’ Top Independent Schools in the UK, based on achievement of top grades at A Level.
A full Job description is available on request.
If you have the skills needed, we can offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging. You will also learn from a team of highly qualified teachers developing skills that can be used in future roles.
St Francis` College also benefit from being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.
Benefits include;
• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• Discount on school fees for staff children, if appropriate
• Free staff car park
• Meals for staff whilst at work
• Pension scheme
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
Interested individuals should apply at the earliest opportunity, please follow the link to apply, https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000658
The closing date for applications is 7 February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
St Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).