Minibus Driver
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- £11.57 - £11.58 per hour
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2022
Job overview
Minibus Driver wanted - £11.58 per hour – casual position, various hours
You will be supporting The Abbey School community by transporting Students to and from their homes safely, driving mostly around Reading and the surrounding villages.
Responsibilities and Duties
Driving School minibuses and other Estates vehicles, as and when required, competently and safely.
Primarily safely picking up and dropping off students at school and home.
Daily minibus and other Estates vehicles maintenance and safety checks to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy at all times.
Correct and timely reports of vehicle faults to the Head of Estates.
Maintaining all relevant paperwork, especially driving and vehicle records after each journey.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the Minibus, particularly at the end of each journey.
Ensuring all passengers are aware of health and safety requirements affecting them and that they are compliant (e.g. wearing a seatbelt).
Any other reasonable task as requested by the Head of Estates, Deputy Estates Manager or Estates Supervisors.
Providing additional support to the Estates Team as and when required, these include be
General maintenance of the grounds
General rubbish / recycling collections
Qualifications
Clean and valid Full driving licence with D1 category endorsements (desirable)
Aged 21 or over for Insurance purposes
Experience Driver - minimum of two years driving
Personal Specifications
Understanding and experience of Minibuses to carry out maintenance and safety checks
Engaged team player
Reliable, punctual, well presented and personable.
Good verbal and written communications.
A pleasant and friendly manner with a professional approach to driving.
Understanding of Safeguarding requirements within an educational setting
Commitment to the School’s ethos and values
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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