Driver

Line managed by our Head Caretaker, you will play an important role in safely transporting pupils, on one of our minibuses, to and from the College, and also between our Senior School in Saighton and our Infant and Junior School in Aldford. Key Duties Include:

• To undertake daily safety checks on the minibus as per the daily checklist
• To drive the minibus on agreed specified routes to collect and drop off pupils at the beginning and end of the school day (and any other times/ dates as agreed with the Estates Manager)
• To ensure the safeguarding of the pupils is the number one priority during the transportation of the pupils on the minibus, Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors., Please note that, three times per academic year, the pupils finish at midday instead of 3.50pm. Therefore, on these specified dates, the Minibus Driver (working the afternoon shift) will be required to collect the pupils from the College at midday and drive them home.
Some flexibility / willingness to work additional hours, driving the minibus for College trips etc. would be desirable.

Abbey Gate College is seeking to appoint an experienced and conscientious Minibus Driver to join our Estates Team. A caring, warm and professional manner is required at all times. Therefore, excellent customer service skills are essential.,
• Previous experience of driving a minibus is preferred, but not essential, Full, clean driving licence (with D1 entitlement)
• PCV licence and valid CPC qualification
• First aid at work qualification, or commitment to completing this
• Desire to complete any relevant, additional training as required by the College
Skills / Personal Qualities:
• Excellent customer service skills, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, professional, positive, sensitive and friendly approach
• A team player, willing to support other members of the College community
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Willingness and adaptability in tackling the variety of tasks arising in a school environment
• An understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality at all times
• An ability to deal with sensitive matters professionally and tactfully
• Commitment to CPD and training opportunities
  
  Permanent, part-time, term-time only
Required to start as soon as possible Option One: Mornings & Afternoons £10,176 based on 20 hours per week, 7.00am - 8.30am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday, term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8) Option Two: Mornings Only £3,816 based on 7.5 hours per week, 7.00am - 8.30am, Monday - Friday, term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8) Option Three: Afternoons Only £6,360 based on 12.5 hours per week, 3.00pm - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday. term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8), We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work 20 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the morning and afternoon minibus shifts. We would, equally, also like to hear from candidates who would prefer to work 7.5 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the morning shift only, or from candidates who would prefer to work 12.5 hours per week, term-time only, which covers the afternoon shift only., Salary & Hours of Work: Option One: Mornings & Afternoons £10,176 based on 20 hours per week, term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8). Daily hours will be 7.00am - 8.30am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Option Two: Mornings Only £3,816 based on 7.5 hours per week, term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8). Daily hours will be 7.00am - 8.30am, Monday to Friday. Option Three: Afternoons Only £6,360 based on 12.5 hours per week, term-time only (Grade AGS 2 Grade Point 8). Daily hours will be 3.00pm - 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.