Permanent, Part Time, Term Time

St George; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent all-through school in Edinburgh seeks 2 part-time Minibus Drivers to operate morning and evening shuttle services during term time. The role requires responsible driving and maintenance of the minibus. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to student safety and welfare. This position offers flexible shifts, making it suitable for dedicated individuals looking to contribute to the school community.

Benefits

Reduced school fees

Pension Contribution

Staff lunches

Access to school facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Responsible and competent driving of the minibus.
• Ensure safety and welfare of students during journeys.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus for scheduled and ad-hoc journeys.
• Ensure timely operation of the Haymarket shuttle service.
• Report any behavior or welfare concerns to staff.

Job description

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Competitiveremunerationand benefits package including:-

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

The Role

2 MINIBUS DRIVERS - PART TIME, TERM TIME ONLY

• Morning shift is 8am to 9:30am
• Evening shift is 3:30pm to 6pm
• Both shifts required 5 days a week during term time.
• Other ad-hoc journeys will usually be during the school day.
• Shifts can be done by one person, or split across two drivers.

No closing date - applications will be considered as and when we receive them.

Job Purpose

To drive the school minibus for the morning and evening Haymarket shuttle service, and other ad-hoc journeys as required. The role holder will also be responsible for routine inspections of the minibus fleet.

Accountable To

Head of Facilities/Business Director

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of students, other road users and members of the public;
• Ensure the Haymarket shuttle service runs to time as far as possible to the set route and stops, and maintain records of students using the service;
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of students during each journey;
• Report any behaviour or welfare concerns to relevant teaching staff colleagues;
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance and ensure the bus is clean and tidy before and after each journey;
• Refuel the minibuses as required;
• Report any damage or maintenance issues immediately;
• Be a good ambassador for the school, maintaining a professional conduct at all times;
• Declare any driving sanctions or convictions that may affect insurance or operation of the bus;
• Adhere to school policies on safeguarding and child protection at all times and attend training as required;
• Undergo an annual check of your driving licence.

The Ideal Candidate

Further details, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

About the school/organisation

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications.

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.

The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.

Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…