School Transport Driver
Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU4 days remaining to apply
Closing date
5 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,673.00 - £11,858.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 20 hours per week 7.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time
School Transport Driver job summary
School Transport Driver (Part Time)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
£11,673.46 - £11,858.52 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 20 hours per week 7.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time
ABOUT US
Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. Joseph Norton Academy is the same as any other school in that we have high expectations of our pupils; build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively; offer a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs. However, we are different to other schools in that we organise our pupils into nurture groups; structure our day and our curriculum to support pupils with SEMH difficulties and employ specialist staff to support the special educational needs of our pupils. For more information review our website: https://www.josephnorton.co.uk/
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people.
THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive School Transport Driver. As transport technician/driver you will take responsibility for in-school transportation service for pupils and pupil groups to and from educational provisions and staff for welfare checks as required. In addition you will oversee the safe operation and maintenance of school minibuses and other vehicles.
Main duties of the job
Transport pupils, groups of pupils, parents, staff and other stakeholders according to a set daily schedule and throughout the school day
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other stakeholders to establish and maintain good working relationships, encourage good attendance and support children during times of crisis
Operate school vehicles in a safe and efficient way in line with all relevant laws, legislation, policies and procedures
Reporting issues in a timely manner so they can be rectified promptly
Undertake and use, when necessary, emergency first aid training
Monitor and manage risk
THE CANDIDATE
Full, clean driving licence.
MIDAS minibus training (or willingness to undertake).
Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Highway and school bus regulations.
Ability to operate school vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Reliable, flexible for needs of the role
Willing to train and offer emergency first aid.
SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Driver role is £11,673.46 Grade 5 working 20 hours per week 7.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/
NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Joseph Norton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Joseph Norton Academy website (opens in new tab)
Special - SEMH
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