School Minibus Driver Needed - Rye, East Sussex

Minibus Driver Part Time - Term Time Only

Outskirts of Rye, East Sussex

Recruitment South East are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a stunning private school located on the outskirts of Rye, East Sussex, who are seeking a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working within a friendly educational environment and takes pride in providing safe and efficient transport for pupils.

Main Responsibilities

Daily transport of pupils to and from school as directed by the Bursar

Carrying out daily vehicle maintenance and safety checks prior to departure

Using the Vectare transport App to record pupils boarding and disembarking

Maintaining good order and cleanliness of the vehicle and reporting any defects via the App

Ensuring compliance with the school’s Minibus Policy

Supporting with any additional driving duties as reasonably requested by the Bursar or Headmaster

General Responsibilities

Carry out all duties in accordance with:

Current Health & Safety legislation

The school’s safeguarding and child protection policies

Adhere to all school policies and procedures relevant to the role

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all school, staff and pupil information

Candidate Requirements

Hold a current clean UK driving licence with D or D1 entitlement

Be aged 21 or over and have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of two years

Hold a MiDAS qualification (or equivalent), or be willing to undertake the training

Be willing to complete a vehicle familiarisation and assessment drive with an experienced driver

Hours

The hours of work are 6:15am - 8:45am and 3.45pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday (Tuesday 4.45pm – 7pm)

The salary for this post is £16,055 and includes 5.6 weeks pro-rata holiday pay. It is based on an hourly rate of £15.90

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory referencing in line with safeguarding requirements.

For more information or to apply, please contact Recruitment South East.