Driver

Part time • Term time only

We are seeking to recruit Minibus Drivers as soon as possible.

The main responsibilities are:

• Collecting students from given pick-up points along a designated route and delivering them to the School (mornings); collecting students from the School and dropping them back at the designated drop off points (afternoons).
• Ensure before each run that:•the School Vehicle is clean, both inside and outside.
• A visual inspection of tyres, lights, oil, water and fuel is carried out.
• Required signage outside or inside the vehicle (if any) is securely in place and visible.
• A dedicated mobile for the vehicle is in place and telephone is charged.
• Liaise directly with parents and/or students when necessary.
• Record any notifiable instances on the weekly assignment log; providing sufficient descriptive information to enable any follow up action to proceed with authority.
• Adhere to the Highway Code and relevant laws. Note that the School will not be responsible for any fines incurred during the course of your duties.
• To carry out any other duties applicable to the grade and standard of the post.

Hours of Work (This is a term time only position)

The hours of work are not fixed but vary to meet the needs of the students and traffic conditions. The current vacancy will require the driver to leave Cobham Hall at approximately 06:00 and returning at around 08:15 and then, in the evening, leaving at 16:30 and returning around 18:00. A second run from 18:30 may be required to cover co curricular clubs. Extra time is required in the morning to carry out daily checks.

Additional shifts are available during week days, evenings and weekends for School trips.

Why choose Cobham Hall?

Cobham Hall is housed in a beautiful Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion built in 1584 and was at one stage home to the Ashes of cricketing folklore. The School is otherwise set in 150 acres of tranquil 18th Century park landscape in the pretty village of Cobham in Kent.

The School is within half an hour of central London via the High Speed train service from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras and within an hour of the Channel ports of Dover and Folkestone by car.

Cobham Hall was founded in 1962 and is a single sex Boarding and Day school for girls aged 11 to 16 and Co-ed in the Sixth Form. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools and indeed when it became a member back in 1971 was, at the time, the first all-girls’ school to join the network.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?

Mill Hill Education Group is a charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

For further information, please contact Herpal Bhachu, Recruitment Manager at applications@millhill.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 5 November 2024

The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the appointed candidate will be subject to a Social Media and Enhanced DBS Check.