Minibus Driver & Pupil Support - Term Time

We are looking for a flexible, trustworthy and dependable Minibus Driver to support our children by driving them to and from visits and trips. Predominately, you will support with visits to Curly's Farm so the successful candidate would need to have a like for animals and a willingness to join in farming activities alongside the children., As a Minibus Driver you will play a crucial role in ensuring our pupils' safety whilst they travel to and from school related activities. Alongside driving a minibus, the successful candidate will undertake other duties such as vehicle checks and refuelling, loading and unloading children onto the minibus and providing support to children throughout the day.
The successful candidates will be expected to drive the minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times. They will have at least two year's driving experience and a clean driving licence, with D1 on the licence. They will be required to attend a Kent Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme training course, funded by the Trust if they do not already have this training.
Our staff benefits package includes:
+ Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
+ Two family days
+ Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
+ Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers' Pensions
+ Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
+ Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
+ Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted., The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi Academy Trust of nine primary schools in North West Kent, each with its own unique character, history and demographics, but unified in the belief that we are all as united as we are different.
Following the 2023 merger of Galaxy Trust in Dartford and Pathway Trust in Gravesham, The Golden Thread Alliance now comprises Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School.
All subscribe to the values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition, Kindness, and Responsibility, and we embody them through Trust policies and daily practice.
Our pledges to five protected groups in our schools ensure that nobody is left behind, in the pursuit of a level playing field for all children and their families: https://golden-thread.org/about-us/our-pledges/
We want all students, regardless of background and need, to achieve highly and have high levels of wellbeing. We recognise and celebrate our differences together, so we can provide personalised support when needed, making sure every single one of our children can fulfil their potential for greatness.
The Golden Thread Alliance offers the same unwavering support to all members of staff, providing ample opportunities for CPD, training at all levels, family days, and mental health & wellbeing support.
Join us on our journey: https://golden-thread.org/
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search

The current annual salary for this role is £23,337 FTE within the Kent Range 3, pro-rata to £17,332 based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.