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Job Description

Part Time/Full Time Driver For SEN School Transport

Ex Taxi Drivers Wanted

Start date: Following successful completion of training and a DBS check. Please note: Training and DBS is paid for by VASE Academy

About Us

We are seeking applications for a Part Time/ full-time driver for school transport for an immediate start to join our team.

V.A.S.E Academy is a newly Ofsted registered, alternative provision based in the Handsworth area.

We are committed to the welfare and protection of both staff and pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same values.

The school encourages applications from those who want to make a difference in young people and support the ethos of the school. We are extremely proud of our school and what it has to offer.

We are especially interested in ex taxi drivers who have extensive knowledge of Birmingham and are able to find routes that are time efficient to ensure that pupils arrive on time.

Please only apply if you are able to attend a face-to-face interview appropriate social distancing measures are in place.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Job Purpose and Overview

The role of a driver is to transport and assist children with special educational needs to and from school safely.

A driver in this position will normally be working split shifts e.g. morning and afternoon, timetabled around school start and finish times.

We guarantee of minimum of 20 hours per week of work.

We require a full UK driving license for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

· To be responsible for the care and conduct of children being transported to/from school, ensuring they are always properly and safely supervised.

· To assist children in boarding vehicles, disembarking only where appropriate and where required.

· To ensure all passengers are safely seated.

· To ensure the proper handover of children upon arrival at their destination, where appropriate and required.

· To report any problems, incidents, or usual occurrences at the first opportunity.

· To ensure that personal property in possession of the children is both safely secured and transported with the individual when necessary.

· To maintain an accurate register of passengers being transported, confidentially managing information such as names, telephone numbers and addresses together with a record of attendance.

· To accurately observe the timetables implemented by VASE Academy to ensure the punctual transportation of your passengers.

· To be able to work with children who may present challenging behaviour.

· To promptly communicate any accidents, vehicle damage or offenses under the Road Traffic Acts to the Transport Manager.

· To carry out assessments of your vehicle, reporting any faults to the Transport Manager.

· To oversee adequate vehicle maintenance and hygiene.

· If provided, to work in conjunction with a passenger assistant to create a safe and effective service.

Job Types: Part-time/ Full Time Permanent

Experience:

Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Good with children
Pleasant, patient, and helpful personality
Total reliable and trustworthy
Excellent time keeping
An ability to communicate with a range of people ie parents, children and other staff
Pleasant, patient, and helpful personality
Reliable and trustworthy
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Flexible approach to working arrangements
Willing to undertake training as necessary
License/Certification:

· Must hold a current clean valid driving license with category D1

· Midas Trained (Preferred)

Your Benefits

· Comprehensive induction

· Pension scheme

· We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check

· Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression

· Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference

· Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other

· No two days are ever the same

COVID-19 precaution(s):

PPE to be worn and will be provided by the schools
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 20 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £9.00-£10.00 per hour

Contract length: 12 months

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: £9.00-£10.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

driving: 1 year (preferred)
Taxi driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

driving license (required)
30+ days ago

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