Minibus Driver - Bath

Permanent - Term Time - Part Time or Full Time

Opportunity for a proactive and motivated Minibus Driver to join our friendly team to provide a reliable minibus service for our pupils, safely transporting them to and from Prior Park College and The Paragon School and schools' events in the local area and to include airport transfers and working some weekends.

The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving licence and current D1 entitlement (passing driving test before 1997 or taken a D1 test after 1997), the ability to interact appropriately with young children, parents and colleagues and excellent time management skills. At least 2 years’ driving experience due to insurance requirements. A portable DBS would also be beneficial.

We offer a supportive working environment, with a free lunch each day the kitchen is operational. We also access to other benefits including free onsite parking, a contributory pension scheme and onsite gym. Paying £12.15 per hour.

Flexibility offered for a part time or full time position:

Part Time - 20 hours per week to complete school runs each day with working hours between - Monday to Friday 6.30am to 8.30am, Monday to Thursday 6pm to 8pm, Fridays 5pm to 7pm.

Full Time - 36 hours per week, as above plus daytime sporting fixtures as required.

The role will commence just a soon as pre employment checks are complete. Or this role can start in January 2025.

Possible bus routes could include the vicinity of the Chew Valley area or to the West/South West of Bath.

Prior Park College is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme.

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This 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) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates download and complete an application form also available from our website:

https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies 

For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835385 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Closing date 12:00 Friday 27 September 2024.

Interviewing date - TBC

The school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.