Casual Minibus Driver
Penbridge Junior School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RWThis job expired on 15 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- TSAT Pay Group 1 £11.44 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver at Penbridge School to join our team on a casual contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving children on school trips and swimming lessons providing a safe and efficient transport service for the School. You will ensure the minibus is kept clean, operational, and fuelled ready for use.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Hold a current clean valid driving licence for a minimum of 2 years with category D1 unrestricted or a PSV/PCV licence. MIDAS Training will be supplied if required
- Undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance on the vehicle
- Be aged 25-65 for insurance purposes
- The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Previous experience of working for an Academy or School is desirable but not essential
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
About Penbridge Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Penbridge Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk
At Penbridge School we want children to be successful learners and develop a lifelong love of learning. We teach the skills they need to be effective learners and the language they need to express how they can become successful across all areas of the curriculum.
We know that children are naturally inquisitive and we aim to develop this curiosity by providing a curriculum that engages and excites but also provides challenge at the correct level.
Arranging a visit to Penbridge Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk.
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