School Minibus Driver

We are looking for enthusiastic **Minibus Driver** to join our school at **Lucton School**, Lucton, Herefordshire, HR6 9PN.

**AboutLucton School**

Lucton School is a thriving, co-educational, independent day and boarding school set within the idyllic Herefordshire countryside, welcoming students from 6 months to 18 years.

Students at Lucton benefit from small classes, a friendly atmosphere and an idyllic rural location. The school provides an excellent all-round education which aims to bring out the very best in each individual. There are extensive sports facilities and a good mix of day students, weekly boarders and full boarders.

**Contract**: Permanent, Term Time only, Monday-Friday 6.30/7:00am-8.30/9:00am and 3.30pm-5.30pm

**enefits**: On-Site Parking, Free Lunches during Term Time, Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Life Assurance

**Salary**:£9.50 per hour
- **Immediate Start Available**_

**About the Position**
- Drive a Minibus in a safe manner and in compliance with highway regulations
- Be responsible for the health & safety, comfort and welfare of pupils and staff
- Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks, including fire precautions, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy
- Carry out basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment as required
- Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents in the vehicle log book and to the Head
- Maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles
- Refuel vehicles as required and log all receipts
- Cover for absent colleagues
- Work within health and safety guidelines as set out in the school Minibus Drivers’ Operating instructions
- To work to pre-planned schedules and complete any record of work, record of driving and accident reports that may be required by law, the School, the ‘Code of Practice’ or procedures manual
- To deal with emergencies, according to School procedure
- To be able to communicate effectively, and act as a first point of contact between children, parents, teachers and school staff
- Undertake any other associated duties as required by the Head

**About You**

As this position requires you to drive the school bus, it is important you hold a Full and Clean UK Drivers Licence with D1 entitlement. We are also looking for someone who:

- Has driving experience, with D1 license
- Has basic DIY skills and in-depth understanding of maintenance procedures
- Has strong problem-solving skills for addressing safety and maintenance concerns
- Is organised, good at multi-tasking and scheduling
- Ability to work occasional weekends or out of hours for events such as Open Days
- _PCV license desirable_
- Lucton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020._

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £9.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location