Senior Bus Guide

Salary Range: Band C points 6-14; £19,698 - £23,080 pro rata; (Actual: £8,842 - £10,360 per annum; £10.20 - £11.96 per hour)

Work Location: Borough of Solihull – including Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst, Balsall Common, Meriden, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, Shirley and some cross-border travel in to Birmingham areas

Hours per week: 4 hours per day; 20 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only

Closing Date: Friday 19 March 2021, 9:00 am

Interview Date: Friday 26 March 2021

Solihull Academy is a free school, which opened in April 2018.  We will cater for up to 110 Year 9-11 pupils that will ensure all students across the Local Authority have access to a high-quality alternative educational provision.

Situated in Solihull, just minutes off junction 4 of the M42, the new alternative provision Academy will provide a safe, well-ordered, caring and highly supportive learning environment that will deliver high-quality education to students who need a more closely-focused learning solution. The use of outstanding, inspiring teaching and clear, consistent guidance and support will play a pivotal role in helping each child fulfil their maximum potential for growth, self-worth, and self-control.

We are looking for a senior school bus guide to be part of our team to support the Academy to be responsible for escorting pupils to and from the school on allocated bus routes on a daily basis.

Many children in Solihull have various needs and require help getting to and from school.  If there is no one there for them, they miss out on all the opportunities a day at school provides – the chance to learn, to play and to make new friends.

We are looking for a senior bus guide to manage,  support and work with a team of bus guides who escort pupils on midi coaches/mini buses with learning and behavioural difficulties to and from school.  Experience of working as a school bus guide is essential.  You will be required to be the senior point of contact for behaviour issues, as well as reporting any Health and Safety issues.  You will also be required to communicate effectively with the school and the bus company.

If you can spare a few hours in the morning and afternoon, term time only, you’ll give a child the chance to make the most of their day.

You will need a caring and understanding approach to children.  Your own transport may be needed to travel to the starting bus stops, but no driving of mini buses is required.

If you are a team player who is interested in working with and being the difference for young people, please refer to our school website www.sa.solihull.sch.uk.

Application forms are available online, and via the job information and should be returned via email to HR@sa.solihull.sch.uk.  Alternatively, applications can be returned by post to:  FAO Stephen Steinhaus, Principal, Solihull Academy, The Quadrangle, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LE.

Only applications submitted on the school application form will be considered.  Please note that we do not accept CVs.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;

• not in employment, education or training;

• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the local BAME and LGBT+ communities.

Solihull Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students. Posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure Barring Service.