Job Description
Yateley Manor School
Minibus Driver
Term Time only - 20 weeks per year
6.30am - 8.30am and 5.00pm – 7.00pm.
Yateley Manor School is seeking a minibus driver for morning and evening school runs.
The successful applicant must be a good timekeeper, have a valid driving license and be
Yateley Manor is a leading co-educational independent school in the town of Yateley, North Hampshire. The School continues to thrive as an independent all through school for children aged 2 to 16.
The school’s reputation for academic excellence and a relentless focus on opportunities to build confidence for the future is well supported. The school is non-selective and a member of IAPS. Class sizes are small and teaching areas bright and purposeful. Facilities at the school include an indoor swimming pool, large sports hall, woodland learning area, climbing wall, tennis courts and playing fields.
We are rooted in strong relationships, a love for learning and high quality teaching. The sense of family at Yateley Manor is palpable from the moment you step forth into the environment. This showed in the latest ISI Inspection , testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff team.
We are looking for a Minibus Driver who can;
• Undertake minibus driving each school day during term time
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance (checking oil levels, etc)
• 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
• Be aware and comply with the protocols and procedures in the event of an emergency/breakdown
• Fully comply with all school policies and procedures as well as external legislation, road traffic regulations and the Highway Code
• Ensure pupils adhere to all School regulations throughout the journey, including remaining seated and wearing seat belts
• Ensure that there is enough fuel left in the tank after every trip in support of other journeys
• Report vehicle defects to the Transport Manager
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy before and after use
• Be responsible for the Health and Safety, comfort and welfare of pupils while in the minibus
• Be prepared to cover for absent colleagues and to be available for other minibus driving requirements outside the normal hours for this role
• Attend relevant training courses as required
• 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.
• Alert if the bus is anticipated to be late, on either inward and/or return journey, both the school, and parents must be immediately informed
• 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
Please apply by clicking https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001214
We look forward to your application; all applicants will be considered and contacted. 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.
Yateley Manor School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.