Epsom College - Minibus Driver - Ad Hoc

Surrey
Epsom College
Part-time

Summary

Epsom College is seeking to recruit an ad hoc minibus driver.

Detail

Epsom College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school with approximately 1100 pupils. It is set in an attractive campus of some 72 acres and is located approximately one mile south of Epsom Town. It is a busy community with many fine facilities.

There are a large number of activities, including sporting fixtures, which the pupils attend off the main school campus. An additional driver/s is required to transport pupils to and from these activities during term time.

The driver will need to be smart, clean and presentable and possess a clean, valid driving licence. There are flexible working hours dependent on activities and fixtures on an ad-hoc basis. This may also include some pre-arranged weekend work.

Reporting to: Transport Manager and ultimately responsible to the Bursar.

Duties

The range of duties include:

visually checking the minibus prior to the start of the journey - e.g., all tyres are adequately inflated and there is sufficient fuel;
driving the vehicle safely, with due care and attention to the traffic regulations, thus ensuring the safety of the pupils and staff on board at all times;
liaising with the relevant member of academic staff to establish correct timings and pupil numbers;
transporting senior pupils, unsupervised, to and from pre-arranged locations;
transporting junior pupils with additional staff supervision, to and from pre-arranged locations
reporting any concerns with the vehicle to the appropriate member of staff;
other reasonable duties expected of a mini-bus driver;
to undertake duties in accordance with safeguarding procedures and protocols;
being aware and comply with child protection procedures when working with young people.

Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.