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Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint two Minibus Drivers to join our Transport Team, based at our Senior School in Upper Dicker, Hailsham.

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.

This is a Permanent, Part-Time position, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only plus 3 weeks (36 weeks per year).

The morning and afternoon bus runs are as follows:

- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 06:00 - 08:30 and 17:15 - 19:15.
- Wednesday and Friday: 06:00 - 08:30 and 16:15 - 18:15.

We offer a competitive salary of £10,206 per annum, plus holiday pay (£26,279.57 Full Time Equivalent).

Bede’s offer a range of benefits including:

- A real living wage employer
- A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Competitive rates of pay
- A generous company pension with salary exchange options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
- Eye care vouchers,
- Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
- An idyllic working location by the sea

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please visit our website here:
**Application closing date**: Thursday 6th February 2025 at 8.00am.
- Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/02/2025