Trust: DNEAT

Academy Name: Middleton Church of England primary Academy

Vacancy Job Title: Bus Driver

Pay Scale:          £11.59 per hour

Full Time/Part Time: Part time

Contract type: Temporary

Hours per week: 10 (hours to be split shifts to accommodate morning and afternoon bus runs)

Term Time: Term Time only

Start Date: September 2024

The Role

This is an ideal position for you if you require part time work or semi-retired but are looking for a position to offer a variety of responsibilities:

We would love to hear from you if / The successful candidate will:

The successful candidate will:

• Be a vital part of the pupil’s day to day school experience with a positive attitude.
• Deliver children safely to school on the daily runs.
• Take pride in your personal presentation and that of the minibus.
• Build rewarding relationships with everyone associated with the St Mathews Federation.
• To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust.
• Comply with Safeguarding, Child Protection and Confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Responsibilities will include:

A part-time position driving the school minibus with a minimum of 10 hours per week for the morning and afternoon bus runs. This is a term time only role.

You must:

• Hold D1 entitlement on your driving license or be a trained minibus driver. Although training can be provided.
• Be able to drive the minibus on the school morning/afternoon runs.
• Be available for additional school transportation events, should they be required.
• Complete weekly minibus cleaning.

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.