Part-time minibus driver or full time driver/assistant
Kew College Prep
Richmond upon Thames
- £14.62 - £15.79 per hour
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- £10,529 pa for the part-time driver role (equates to £14.62 per hour) £ 22,740 pa for the full-time driver/assistant role
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 2 August 2024
Job overview
Kew College Prep is an independent co-educational pre-prep and prep school for children aged 3 to 11 years. Based in Kew, West London, it is a friendly and family-orientated school which aims to prepare pupils for the modern world: balancing the academic experience and excellent pastoral care with creativity, exploration, and community.
We are looking to appoint a part-time Minibus Driver to drive the minibus at the start and end of the day OR alternatively a full-time person who will drive the minibus at the start and end of the day and spend the remainder of the day as a Premises Assistant, helping across the school both in and out of the classroom. Both roles are term time only.
The driving role is to operate a service transporting children to and from school. This will be from Chiswick to Kew and back. This is a new role.
You would be required to collect the minibus from school at 7:00am and pick up children from several pickup points in Chiswick, arriving back at school by 8.25am. At the end of the school day the children will be driven from school at 3.45pm taking the reverse route back to Chiswick before returning the minibus to school.
You need to be reliable and have the desire to deliver excellent customer service to all parties. You will need to be safety focused as caring for the children is paramount. You will need to be friendly and helpful as it is important that everyone you deal with feels comfortable and reassured. It would be an advantage to have experience of working with children.
The part time role hours are: 7.00am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm, approximately.
For the full-time role, the hours will be from 7.00am to 5pm with a lunch break of one hour as well as another hour of rest break. Total working hours will be 8 per day.
This is a permanent role and is term time only (33 weeks per year plus INSET days).
The jobholder will report to the Bursar
Benefits:
- A Pension Scheme is available with 5% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
- 33% discount on fees after one full year of service (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Regular staff socials
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years driving, ideally in passenger transport
- Full clean category D1 driving licence
- Minibus training will be provided
- First Aid Training – we can provide this if you do not have a valid certificate
- Enhanced DBS clearance - we will apply for this
- We will provide compulsory Safeguarding Training
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Part-time:
- To transport pupils to and from school using the prescribed route
- To check pupils names to the daily booking register
- To ensure the minibus has sufficient fuel
- To inspect the minibus before and after each journey
- To ensure the minibus is clean and tidy on a daily basis and thoroughly clean it on a regular basis
- Ensure that the pupils behave in an appropriate and safe manner during transport
- Report any incidents on the minibus to the Bursar as soon as possible
Full-time:
- Above, and general classroom, building and grounds support
START DATE: September 2024 or possibly sooner
SALARY: £10,529 pa for the part-time driver role (equates to £14.62 per hour)
£ 22,740 pa for the full-time driver/assistant role
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 2nd August at 5pm.
Attached documents
About Kew College Prep
- Kew College Prep
- 24-26 Cumberland Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond
- Surrey
- TW9 3HQ
- United Kingdom
Kew College Prep provides a small, supportive and vibrant school community for girls and boys from Nursery to Year 6. We are close to Richmond, Twickenham, Chiswick and Acton and Kew itself. The minute you walk through the door, the ethos of the school is apparent; it is a friendly and caring environment which is relaxed but purposeful. The relationship between staff and pupils is warm and open and there is a tangible buzz of creativity in the air. The curriculum is designed to provide pupils with opportunities to create, connect and collaborate both within and beyond the classroom. Children are encouraged to ask questions and think creatively. Technology is used to enhance learning across all subject areas, and sports and arts feature prominently in school life. The school’s Junior House is also the springboard for our unique 11+ programme. The results of entrance exams to secondary schools are excellent with children attaining numerous scholarships.
Address: 24-26 Cumberland Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 89402039
Website: http://www.kewcollegeprep.com
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