Minibus Driver - The Laurel Academy

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our academy in October 2024 on a casual as and when required basis., As a Minibus Driver, you will operate the minibus routes, transporting children between specified collection points and ensuring their safe delivery to and from the academy.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974., Disability Confident
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Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you., The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Hours: Casual as and when required

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The Laurel Academy is an 11 to 16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school 'Good' in all areas.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme


• Access to an extensive discounts platform


Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household


• Gym & fitness discounts


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Free annual flu jab


Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme


• Menopause Support Service


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings


• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained