Casual Driver

Job Title:

Casual Driver (with the view to a permanent part time contract)

Number of Hours (numerical):

Casual - as and when required

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Term Time Only

Salary range – if pro rata

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£13.69 per hour

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Sherbourne Fields is an outstanding all age special school for pupils with a broad spectrum of need including physical disabilities, medical conditions and learning needs. The school’s population is wide ranging and diverse, with 266 pupils from a rich mix of social and cultural backgrounds.  

We are looking to recruit a positive, patient and friendly casual driver to join our small team of dedicated drivers here at Sherbourne Fields. Initially, this will be a zero-hours contract, with the possibility of progressing into a permanent driver position in the future.

As one of our casual minibus drivers your role will be to cover during sickness absence, transporting pupils to and from school making sure they are safe and secure throughout their journey. In addition, you will be expected to assist with driving duties for school trips taking place throughout the school day. You would also be supported by an experienced minibus Escort.   

To qualify as a casual driver you must posses a D1 category license and be willing to undertake the City Council Defensive Drivers Assessment paid for by the school.

This post may suit a semi-retired person looking to take on some casual part time paid driving work within the local community.

• You will need to be over 21 years of age and hold a full clean driving licence for a minimum of three years
• Able to help pupils and young adults on and off minibuses and in and out of people carriers
• Be flexible and patient in your approach
• Have a caring nature and sensitive to others with additional need
• Work as part of a team
• Reliable and trustworthy
• A geographical knowledge of the city and surrounding area
• Willing to participate in training

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Grade of post:

Grade 3 point 5

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DBS/Safeguarding

Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.