MINI BUS DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION AND FURTHER INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Job Title: Reporting To: Start Date: Job Purpose: Mini Bus Driver The Bursar To be agreed To provide a dedicated bus service for pupils of Queen Mary’s School THE ROLE We are seeking to appoint drivers with calm, assured driving skills to work as Mini Bus Driver to support with the transport of pupils to and from School in the mornings and afternoons, there may also be shuttle runs available during the day. This role will be approximately 20 hours a week, term time only, to support our routes. PERSON SPECIFICATION The ideal candidate will: • Hold a full UK driving licence with category D, D1 or D101 entitlement • Be able to exercise total discretion and uphold confidentiality, when appropriate Be a committed team member • • Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail • Have exceptionally high standards of discipline and integrity • • Be aware of the importance of Child Protection and Safeguarding of young people Be prepared to undergo appropriate training as requested Support the ethos of the School and broad education • • Have a clear sympathy with the advantages of single-sex education Be inspired by challenges and seek to set individual targets • • Have energy, drive, enthusiasm and a positive manner KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collect pupils at designated points on minibus route in the morning and return them to drop off points in the evening according to the timetable Conduct daily bus run as directed • • Maintain internal and external cleanliness of bus • • • • • Carry out daily maintenance checks and record and submit information to Estates Manager as directed Refuel the bus to ensure that it is not left with insufficient fuel Account for daily mileage Record pupil usage and submit data to the Bursar monthly and at the end of each term Report all damage / repair requirements to the Bursar ADDITIONAL DUTIES The Support Staff Driver may be required to: • • • • • Carry out additional driving tasks as convenient (subject to driver availability) Complete, with priority, any other reasonable tasks as required by the head Complete a minibus driver awareness scheme Refresher driver training as specified by the head of estates You will need to be available to attending mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES • • Attend In-service training and staff meetings at the start of each term. Attend CPD training as required. PERSON SPECIFICATION Attributes Qualifications Essential Criteria Hold a full UK driving licence with category D, D1 or D101 entitlement Good general knowledge of English and Mathematics to GCSE level (C) or equivalent Desirable Criteria First Aid training Experience of working with pupils/young people Awareness of and compliance with school procedures and policies, including safeguarding and health and safety Skills and abilities Personal attributes Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to be discreet and uphold confidentiality Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent written English and meticulous attention to detail Energy, drive, enthusiasm and a positive manner Willingness to support the School’s Christian values, ethos and heritage Clear support for the advantages of single- sex education Ability to abide by School policies and procedures Awareness of the importance of Child Protection and Safeguarding of young people Willingness to play an active part in the life of the school community Willingness to work out of hours as and when school events occur TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This appointment is in regulated activity. Support Staff: School Mini Bus Driver The following particulars do not form any part of an offer of employment. Terms and conditions, which will incorporate the Staff Handbook and contract of employment, will be documented in due course to the successful candidate. • The School Mini Bus Driver is appointed by the Head, subject to enhanced DBS clearance and receipt of two satisfactory references. The successful candidate will be required to complete a confidential pre- employment health questionnaire. This is a role for approximately 20 hours per week through term time A competitive hourly rate is paid in monthly instalments in arrears from the agreed date of the appointment and inclusive of holiday pay The appointee will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal process • • • • Holidays should be taken out of term time except in exceptional circumstances and only then with the approval from the Bursar. Accommodation is not provided The appointment is subject to a 3 month probationary period which may be extended following a performance review Additional benefits will include a significant fee discount for children to be educated at Queen Mary’s School (subject to places being available and all relevant admissions criteria being met) The School operates an employer stakeholder contributory pension scheme. The appointee is required to give the School one term’s notice of their intention to leave this post • • • • • All employees of Queen Mary’s are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons and must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of this post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, this must be reported to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. THE SCHOOL Queen Mary’s School is a Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. A place where all are challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity. Queen Mary’s School… • • • • • • • Strives for excellence in every endeavour Loves life and enjoys learning Nurtures spirituality and personal growth Respects individuality and embraces diversity Enhances character and builds resilience Creates independent young people Makes strong and lasting friendships Queen Mary's School is an all girls’ independent boarding and day school situated in beautiful countryside, between Ripon and Thirsk. Junction 49 of the A1 is about 2 miles away. Founded in 1925, the school was originally situated at Duncombe Park, but moved to its present site in 1985. Baldersby Park, the school's current home, is a Grade 1 listed building surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped grounds, sports fields and paddocks. There is a co-ed Pre-prep department and the Prep and Senior school is for girls only and spans the age range 7 to 16. Whilst a few girls are prepared for Common Entrance at 11, 12 and 13+, most girls stay on and do GCSEs, before moving to new schools and colleges for the sixth form. The School has a strong boarding tradition; however, the School is also attracting an increasing number of day girls and those who board one or two nights each week. Many of the girls who travel to school daily use the school minibus service. Queen Mary’s has a unique family atmosphere with friendliness and concern for others being an important part of the School's ethos. It is one of a group of 43 schools belonging to the Woodard Corporation, an Anglican foundation that promotes Christian education and high academic and pastoral standards within all its schools. All members of staff are expected to be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the School. More information about Queen Mary's can be obtained from the website www.queenmarys.org.