School Minibus Driver

Description:

Smile Education are recruiting for reliable and professional Minibus Drivers to support a secondary school in Redditch with educational visits and school trips. This is a temporary position, with drivers being booked on a casual basis to support planned trips throughout the academic year.

The Role:
As a Minibus Driver, your responsibilities will include safely transporting students and staff to and from educational visits, sporting fixtures and enrichment activities. You will play a key role in ensuring pupils arrive at their destinations safely, on time and in accordance with school safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Safely transport students and staff to educational visits, sporting events and other school activities.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after each journey.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all passengers throughout the trip.
• Adhere to all road traffic legislation and school transport policies.
• Maintain professional standards when representing the school at external venues.
• Complete any required journey logs and vehicle documentation.
• Liaise effectively with school staff regarding collection and drop-off arrangements.
• Report any incidents, accidents or vehicle concerns promptly.
• Ensure the minibus is kept clean, tidy and roadworthy.

Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence with the appropriate entitlement to drive a school minibus.
• Previous minibus driving experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of road safety regulations and safe driving practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations.
• A flexible approach to working hours based on the school's trip schedule.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Check / satisfactory references.

Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced support staff and teaching professionals, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academy trusts within your local area. We're passionate about finding the perfect role for you!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and Qualifications.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications