Driver

Woodlands; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a relief driver to join its transport team. The role involves safely operating the school’s bus routes, ensuring that students are transported to and from school and to enrichment activities. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid category B license, and meet specific driving eligibility criteria. In exchange, the position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including training. Applications must be submitted early due to potential early closure of the vacancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Health care

Training in behaviour management and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Hold a valid category B license for at least 12 months.
• Must not have more than 6 points on driving license or any drink/drive endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the school’s bus routes.
• Transport students to and from school and for enrichment activities.

Skills

Safe operation of bus routes

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

Candidates ideally based in Dover, Folkestone, Deal and surrounding areas.

KSB (£13.02 ph)

We are looking for a relief driver to join our transport team. Please state on your application any regular days/timings you are able to work or if you are completely flexible.

• Drivers will be responsible for safely operate the school’s bus routes, whether that be to and from school/home or for enrichment activities during the day.

The successful candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age (for insurance purposes)
• Hold a license (category B) for at least 12 months,

The licensemust not have:

• More than 6 points
• Have any drink/drive endorsements
• Have a ban within the last 5 years
• Have more than two current speeding endorsements

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, pension, health care, behaviour management and safeguarding training.

The school requires a completed application form – no CV’s accepted.

Elms School is committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical clearance, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.