Job Description

Appointment of School Mini Bus Driver

Job Description

Reports to: Transport Manager

Pay Grade: SCP 2 Salary

Hours of work: Varies dependent on bus route, approximately 22.5 hours per week, term-time only

Purpose of the Job Role (Job Statement)To provide school transport services to the children attending the School, with a morning and evening bus run in the North West Conwy areaMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey duties:

Operating one of the school’s bus routes, collecting children from given pick-up points along the route and delivering them to school safely.

Ensuring that the minibus is kept clean and in good condition, including, but not restricted to:

Ensuring to sign in and out at Senior School Reception at the beginning and end of each shift to comply with Fire, Health and Safety regulations

Weekly cleaning of the bus, both inside and out

Ensuring signs inside the bus are properly attached and in good condition

Daily visual inspection/checking of tyres, lights, oil, water, petrol

Ensuring that the fuel tank is full for use for weekend sports fixtures and other school trips

Ensuring any additional work required is immediately reported to the Transport manager

Adhering to the school’s Health and Safety guidelines for minibus drivers, as supplied by the Estates Manager

To maintain a log of trips, mileage etc. and any other information that may be requested by the Transport Manager

To carry out other driving duties on an ad hoc basis with prior agreement;

To liaise directly with parents when necessary

Indicative knowledge, skills and experience

At least one year’s driving experience

Driving licence D1 (Required)

The following characteristics:

Total reliability

Excellent time keeping

Ability to deal firmly but kindly with children aged between 4 and 18 years

Ability to deal politely and tactfully with staff and parents

Cheerful disposition

Flexibility

Ensuring Health and Safety matters are adhered to at all times

Safeguarding:

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Rydal Penrhos School as outlined in the school’s Safeguarding Policy

To assist staff in the day to day implementation of the school Visitor Policy

To carry out designated school fire evacuation role and adhere to fire evacuation procedure in the event of a fire and during a fire drill

To adhere to the school Health and Safety Policy and procedure