minibus driver

We are looking for someone to join our team of minibus drivers on either a part-time or full-time basis. If applying for a full time role the minibus driver position will be combined with a facilities assistant role which is currently being advertised on our website. As minibus driver the hours will be Monday - Friday, term time only, 6.30am - 9.30am, 3.30pm - 6.00pm, and occasional late shifts from 5:30pm - 7.30pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting pupils, maintaining vehicle safety, helping with parking duties and upholding the School's high standards. Responsibilities

• Operate one of the school's bus routes, collect
children from given pick-up points along the route and deliver them to school (mornings), collect them from school and drop them back at the given points (afternoons)
• Conducting all duties with a friendly but
professional manner
• Carry out and record basic vehicle maintenance
checks on a daily basis prior to each time the vehicle is used in accordance with procedures 4 | Claremontfancourt.co.uk,
• Ensure the minibus is kept clean and in good
condition inside and out
• Ensure the safety of passengers and road users
at all times
• Ensure that the School's reputation is upheld at
all times. Report any faults or incidents to the Estates and operations manager
• Liaise directly with parents when necessary.
• Record the mileage and usage of the minibus for
all journeys
• Fill minibus with diesel
• Assist with directing parent parking during
morning and/or afternoon drop off
• Attend summer meeting (first Saturday of July)
and some Open Mornings (Saturdays) to help with various duties including car parking
• Attend the site in case of bad weather e.g. to
assist with snow clearance
• Undertake such training in the safety and welfare
of children as may be required from time to time and apply the training as required in the roleAdditional duties
• Comply with policies and procedures relating
to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, freedom of information and report all concerns to the appropriate person
• Participate in and contribute to own continuous
professional development opportunities and appraisals
• Any other duties and responsibilities
commensurate with the grade and scope of the post
• This job description may be subject to
amendment, to meet the changing needs of the school, following appropriate consultation


• Full clean driving licence with Category D1
• Previous experience driving a minibus.
• Available to work the required split shifts.
• Reliable and presentable
• A strong communicator, able to effectively
engage with both pupils and parents
• Competent in recording and maintaining
accurate information
• Friendly and approachable and able to maintain
appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to respect confidentiality
• Committed to upholding the school's values and
ethos

Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of character Missiona thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, university Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is awe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers. primary document for all who work at the school.evolving, successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south west
• To provide an environment where the God-
We are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance forest given potential of every individual is recognisedstrong reputation for being a compassionate, child schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuit and valued. With this recognition comes thecentred, truly co-educational school of choice of a medical career, learning history in a building expectation of high personal achievement andfor families seeking an academically ambitious that made history or playing rugby while designing moral standards and a developing awareness ofenvironment that educates the whole child. for a fashion show. our individual responsibility to each other and our worldSet in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is Teachers, staff, pupils and their families are
• To maintain a broad and forward-looking
known for focussing on the academic potential of expected to support and extend the atmosphere curriculum in which pupils are encouraged toour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral of respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the think independently to meet the demands of awellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessvalue of friendship that is held dear at Claremont rapidly changing worldpotential, not just in exams but also in equipping Fan Court School. This peaceful and purposeful
• To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is
them with the skills to shape the world around them intent extends throughout every lesson and into the good and true within and around them in theirat university, in their careers and in the wider societypastoral and co-curricular activities we offer. spiritual journey of self- discoverybeyond.
• To equip our pupils with a strong set of values
for future decision making
• The following values are fundamental to
everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, self-discipline, love for God and man
• The School embraces the whole Claremont
family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethos2 | Claremontfancourt.co.ukVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendship thatis held dear at Claremont Fan Court School. Thispeaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutevery lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularactivities we offer.Young people leave Claremont Fan Court Schoolas confident, contributing and caring members ofthe global community. They cherish the values thatequip them to make a positive contribution and be aforce for good in the world. Claremontfancourt.co.uk |3

Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful staff discount for children attending the school,location and is a warm and welcoming community. cycle to work scheme, complimentary lunches andProfessional standards are high and we encourage refreshments during term time.ongoing training and personal development. Terms and conditionsThe school is located just outside Esher in Surreyand is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 Salary:with ample free staff parking. The nearest train £15.82 per hourstation is Claygate which is a 25-minute walk, withlocal bus services also available. Hours: Monday - Friday, term time only, 20 hours per weekEsher and its neighbouring towns offer easy access are assigned to driving and 2 hours per week forto both central London and the stunning Surrey vehicle maintenance and cleaning.countryside, offering a feeling of space whilst Morning shift: 6.30am - 9.30ambeing only a stone's throw from London and all the Afternoon shift: 3.30pm - 6.00pmfacilities a capital city has to offer. Ocasional late shifts may be required from 5:30pm - 7.30pm.The local area has a mix of leisure activitiesavailable. Both the historic palace at Hampton Court If you are applying for the full time role we canand the beautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, discuss the hours at interview.as well as Sandown Racecourse. There are many artsvenues (theatres, cinemas, live music) and sportsclubs in the surrounding area and for cyclists there isaccess to some of the finest roads.Benefits include group personal pension plan - theschool makes a generous contribution with a 3%employee contribution, 5x salary life assurance, Claremontfancourt.co.uk |7, carefully, as well as the school's Recruitment, interviews prior to the closing date. References mayDisclosures and Selection Policy, Safeguarding Policy be taken up at any stage during the recruitmentand Applicant Privacy Policy on our website. process. CLAREMONT FAN COURT SCHOOL