Minibus Driver

ISC group; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Stoke Poges is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport children safely during term time. The role requires a clean D1 driving licence and strong communication skills. It's a part-time position with morning and afternoon runs. Ideal candidates will have experience managing children's behaviour and maintaining safety. The school offers a supportive environment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence (with D1) required.
• Experience working with children aged 7-13 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school.
• Ensure appropriate behaviour of pupils while on the bus.
• Maintain communication with school staff regarding pupil safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Observant

Ability to manage pupils' behaviour

Job description

Overview

Employment Vacancy: School Bus Driver

Term time only - 32 weeks pa

Monday to Saturday inclusive or job-share considered.

Mornings: 0600 to 0830; Afternoons 1600 to c1800 and one late run per week after 1800.

Uniform provided

Start date: as soon as possible

Competitive salary, contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Located in Farnham Royal, South Buckinghamshire

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old, with a five-day week in Year 3 & Year 4, Saturday School from Year 5 and all boys weekly board in Year 7 & Year 8. We deliver a first-class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment. The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

Many of our pupils live in London and we provide bus services to bring them to and from the school. The school currently runs services for Brook Green, Chiswick, Notting Hill, South Kensington, Northwood and locally to/from Godstowe School and Junction 4 M40, Handy Cross, Marlow and Beaconsfield. We now have a vacancy to join our friendly team of School Bus Drivers, term time only for early morning, afternoon and evening runs.

The successful applicant will have:

• a clean driving licence (with D1)
• good communication skills
• the ability to establish and maintain appropriate behaviour of pupils
• patience and the ability to keep calm; and
• be attentive and observant at all times

Ideally you will have previous experience of working with children in the school age range 7 to 13 years.

Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.