School Minibus Driver

School Minibus Driver

Location: Howell’s School, Llandaff

Required from: September 2024

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours a week (potentially up to 25), split shift AM & PM – term time only

The Role:

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Minibus Driver to join our exceptional driving team in Howell’s School. The role involves transporting students to and from school on one of our school bus routes, and on educational visits as required. The successful candidate will be an experienced driver with a friendly and reassuring manner with children and parents.

Skills & Experience required:

• A valid Category D1 entitlement plus an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to understand written and oral instructions
• Able to carry out daily check of allotted minibus before use, including tyres, indicators, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, mirrors
• Able to comply with all road safety and health and safety regulations; GDST Driving at Work policies; and specific risk assessments as required
• The ability to maintain good customer relations with parents and the school and contributing to a good atmosphere on the bus.
• Professional & approachable attitude
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
• Reliable & punctual

A current MIDAS training certificate and suitable First Aid qualification are desirable, but training can be provided.

About Us:

Howell’s School, Llandaff is one of the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of student numbers and physical size. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 18 and boys from 16-18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK. Its 25 member schools all have a reputation for consistently high academic standards, superb pastoral support and enviable extra-curricular programmes.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Access to a range of discounts with high street retailers and online stores
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date: Friday 5thJuly 12pm, with interviews to follow shortly after.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and from a range of backgrounds and experiences including race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The GDST is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and is committed to equal opportunities in employment, training and development through an Equal Opportunities Policy.

Applications will be accepted in alternative formats, therefore should you require any adjustments to be able to complete the application form or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Helen Flynn, HR Manager (she/her), or call to arrange to visit the School for a confidential conversation at your convenience.

Safeguarding Statement

Howell's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• PCV licence (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/07/2024
Expected start date: 02/09/2024