Minibus Driver

Claremont Fan Court School seeks a responsible, friendly and reliable minibus driver. For our standard driver shifts, hours are 06.30 to 08.30 and 16.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday during term time of 35 weeks. 20 hours per week are assigned to driving and 2 hours per week for vehicle maintenance and cleaning.   

We are also seeking drivers who could accommodate a slightly different shift pattern, e.g. to cover our afternoon shift and then go on to drive our late bus service, This would be a shift with hours of 16.00 to 19.30. 

Occasional additional hours may be required and paid in addition. You will also be required to attend 1 Inset half day at the start of every term. 

Additional regular hours may also be available, for example, to support our hardworking Estates and Facilities team. 

Excellent customer service and a clean driving licence with category D1 are essential together with previous driving experience. A competitive salary, pension and uniform are offered. 

Further details of the role can be found under the ‘Working at Claremont’ section on our website: www.claremontfancourt.co.uk

To apply, please complete our application form via the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned to jobs@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2024.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

Claremont Fan Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All staff at the school share responsibility for safeguarding and you will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding training.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.