Minibus Drivers — Frensham Heights School

Frensham Heights School — Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4EA

Part-time, term time only. Driver CPC: Not stated — confirm with employer. Previous experience: Desirable, not stated as essential. Closing date: not stated.

About the role

Frensham Heights School is looking for friendly, responsible Minibus Drivers to join its transport team. You will help students travel safely and reliably to and from school, covering allocated morning and afternoon routes across the local area during term time.

This is a split-shift role with separate morning and afternoon driving periods. The school is based in Rowledge, near Farnham. The advertised start is as soon as possible.

Pay and working hours

£14.90 per hour. Part-time, term time only, covering 34 weeks a year, Monday to Friday. Morning routes run from 7.00am to 8.30am; afternoon routes run from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Earlier morning starts may apply depending on the allocated route. No closing date is stated in the supplied job pack.

What you will do

• Transport students safely, following the allocated route and timetable.
• Maintain a calm, positive and safe environment throughout each journey.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with students, parents and colleagues.
• Support appropriate student behaviour while travelling.
• Carry out vehicle checks and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Be punctual and attentive, reporting any concerns or unexpected issues.
• Follow school procedures for safeguarding, health and safety, and student welfare.

What the school is looking for

You must hold a clean driving licence with D1 entitlement. The school is looking for someone who is calm, patient, observant and reliable, with good timekeeping and a strong focus on safety.

You should be comfortable communicating with young people and able to manage student behaviour in a friendly, professional way. Previous experience as a minibus driver or working with children would be an advantage; the supplied job description does not state that either is essential.

The supplied job description does not state a Driver CPC requirement or clarify which D1 licence restrictions are acceptable. Applicants should confirm their suitability directly with the school. GS Driver Training is not treating this school-driving role as automatically exempt from Driver CPC.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free breakfast on working days during term time.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding

Frensham Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates will have a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references from previous employers.

The school encourages applications from backgrounds underrepresented in the sector and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Visit Working at Frensham and download the Minibus Driver Job Pack for the application information and required forms.

Email your completed application form and equal opportunities form to susiebirdsall@frensham.org. Applications are made directly to Frensham Heights School, not to GS Driver Training.

The school’s general telephone number is 01252 792561; the job pack does not specify telephone applications.

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