School Transport Driver

We are looking for a School Transport Driver to join our School.

Hours: 5 hours per day, Monday - Friday 07:00 -09:30 and 15:00 - 17:30

About us.......

Dovecote is an Ofsted registered independent special school for pupils aged 5-18 years with ASD (an associated conditions), or/and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH), who have been not able to access education and thus their future will start at Dovecote School.

What can you expect?

•  A caring and supportive school community that is culturally diverse and inclusive at an ‘outstanding’ complex SEN provision in rural Somerset.
• A dedicated staff team committed to achieving high standards for our students
• A supportive, warm, and welcoming ethos
• Enhanced DBS and update service paid for
• Excellent CPD and training opportunities

What is required?

We are currently recruiting a reliable and caring part-time driver to join our wonderful team. We're looking for people with an outward-looking, caring, and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our students value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

Daily tasks to include:

• Driving vehicles supplied by the school vehicles, which include cars and larger people carriers.
• Being available on all school days in the term-time calendar for both morning and afternoon runs.
• Keeping the company-provided vehicle at a safe and convenient location.
• Maintaining the assigned vehicle to the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness at all times.

Essential:      

• hold a full UK driving license and have held it for a minimum of 3 years.
• have a minimum of 3 years of actual driving experience.
• be sufficiently medically fit to pass a Group 2 medical examination.
• be able to successfully complete an enhanced DBS criminal record check