Minibus Driver

Minibus Driver 

Permanent, Term Time Only 

Fixed-Term Contract initially until 31/08/2022 

Term Time Only

30 hours per week 

39 weeks worked and 46 weeks paid per year

Single Status Grade 4

(current FTE value £18,933-£19,312)

TTO, pro-rata starting salary from £13,579.p.a.

Proposed working pattern: 07.45am-09.45am and 3pm-5pm, Monday to Friday (working pattern to be discuss at interview and agreed on appointment)

Please note we do not accept CVs. For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies .

The Workplace is a new aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex for pupils in years 9 to 11, which opened in September 2020. The Workplace provides education that is industry-driven, rigorous in quality, based on partnerships and focused on enterprise. It will offer pupils a strong basis of Maths, English, Science and IT alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).

Pupils who access The Workplace will be identified as at being at risk of disengagement and exclusion from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of pupils via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff will work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure pupils develop relevant skills and knowledge.

The Role: Minibus Driver, to provide safe, effective transport for students to/from designated pick points across East Sussex to enable pupils to attend The Workplace in Bexhill-on-Sea. Required to start data as soon as possible.

You Are: A personable and well-organised individual, with driving experience and a commitment to safe working practices and basic knowledge of health and safety.  You will be able to maintain clear records and work effectively individually and as part of a wider team. 

The Workplace is part of The SABDEN Multi-Academy Trust, a group of Outstanding & Good Special Schools and Alternative Provision in East Sussex. SABDEN is a supportive employer committed to high quality staff development and creating a warm, caring, supportive environment in which pupils and staff feel safe.

To find out more and view The Workplace promotional video please visit http://www.sabden.org.uk/2288/welcome. 

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies. 

The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Wednesday 19th May 2021. 

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk . 

If you have any queries about the role please email FAO Gavin Thomas, Principal Designate via Office.WP@sabden.org.uk .  

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring.