Mini Bus Driver
The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale B2 £18,516 FTE 20hrs a week, Term Time only, £8,572.80 Actual Salary
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 18 July 2022
Job overview
We are seeking for a Mini Bus Driver to work as part of the Premises Team and to be one of the Primary Mini Bus drivers for the School’s Home/School Transport Provision, including routine safety checks on the vehicle.
Why Choose us?
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 to serve Tidworth, Ludgershall and the surrounding area: an area with a significant military presence. Consequently, we are proud to educate a large number of children from service families and with the growing super-garrison based on Salisbury Plain we expect our numbers to continue to rise.
What we offer?
- A School that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working within the Trust.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Onsite Parking.
Main Responsibilities:
- Operating one of the school’s bus routes, collecting children from given pick-up points along the route and delivering them to school (mornings) collecting them from school and dropping them back at the given points (afternoons).
- You will ensure that the minibus is kept clean and in good condition, including, but not restricted to:
- Weekly cleaning of the bus, both inside and out.
- Ensuring signs inside the bus are properly attached and in good condition.
- Regular visual inspection/checking of tyres, lights, oil, water, fuel and first aid kit.
- Ensuring that any additional work required is communicated immediately to the Premises Manager.
- To liaise directly with parents when necessary.
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for who they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the all policies relating to safeguarding at all times.
- Any other adhoc tasks relating to minibuses as directed by the premises manager.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12am, 18 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
Safeguarding Statement:
Wellington Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note any position that involves working with children requires a declaration if ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as ‘spent’. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
References will be obtained before the interview, at the shortlisting stage, and will be used as part of the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one reference must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current employer. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About The Wellington Academy
The Wellington Academy, as part of the Ascend Learning Trust, offers opportunities that are quite unique in a state school. There is something for every student to participate in; be it the Combined Cadet Force; Wheeler programme; Global Leadership China project; The Talent Tap and China Internship, as well as having a host of other opportunities to succeed both at school or beyond. This year a large group of our students have had the opportunity to serve internships in top London companies and also work in China and Thailand at our sister schools for a year.
Our curriculum is focused on ensuring every student is equipped to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. In addition to English, Maths and Science we continue to reintroduce more of the creative subjects. We know the impact these can have on building confidence and an enjoyment of school. We want students to have the chance to exhibit their talents, be it in drama, dance, music or sport. The Academy’s stunning theatre, dance studio, music practice rooms and sporting facilities are second to none and we look forward to sharing these talents with you as parents/carers through performances at school.
The Wellington Academy sits at the heart of the community. It is here to serve and we work closely with charities and our local primary schools. We provide support in the delivery of subjects such as French and run sports days. We value our close ties with other organisations; it is likely that your child will already know us well! Our links with the army are very strong; we welcome the diversity and cultural variety its presence gives to the school. Children who have recently moved from other parts of the country, returned from abroad and those who have joined our Boarding House, offer an insight into an international world with all its unlimited potential.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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