Relief Minibus Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you looking for flexible work that makes a difference to young people's safety? Abingdon Preparatory School has an exciting Relief Minibus Driver opportunity!</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Frilford, Oxfordshire, OX13 5NX</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £16.11 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Casual, variable hours</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Us:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Abingdon Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 13, located in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Frilford Heath. The school provides an extensive transport service for its pupils and is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Relief Minibus Driver - The Role:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Relief Minibus Driver,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be offered work according to the school's needs on a casual, variable hours basis. This might include covering morning and afternoon school runs, moving minibuses between sites, taking minibuses to be serviced, or transporting pupils for trips and one-off events. Morning runs typically take place between 6.30am and 8.35am, with evening runs between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be responsible for the safe pick-up, carriage and drop-off of pupils, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness, and reporting any defects or incidents.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Relief Minibus Driver - Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Take responsibility for the safe pick up, carriage and drop off of pupils using the minibuses</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Check your vehicle and report any defects, faults, incidents and accidents through the Vectare system</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain the cleanliness of your vehicle inside and out, cleaning weekly</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure your vehicle is fuelled and roadworthy</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Attend training as required</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Relief Minibus Driver - You:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hold a full driving licence with maximum 3 penalty points and D1 entitlement or D or D1 PCV licence</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards in health, safety and the care of pupils</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Possess a reliable, calm and responsible approach with good communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to use IT including email and electronic bus sign in systems</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Willing to undertake a Minibus Test arranged by the school</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">enhanced DBS check.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To submit your CV for this exciting Relief Minibus Driver opportunity, click Apply today</p>