Permanent Driver and Casual Driver

Sherbourne Fields is an outstanding all age special school for pupils with a broad spectrum of need including physical disabilities, medical conditions and learning needs. The school’s population is wide ranging and diverse, with 266 pupils from a rich mix of social and cultural backgrounds.

We are looking to recruit a positive, patient and friendly permanent driver and a casual driver to join our small, dedicated team at Sherbourne Fields.

The permanent driver position will be for 20 hours per week. The casual driver position will initially be offered on a zero-hours contract, with the potential to progress to a permanent role in the future.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, caring and committed to providing a safe, supportive and friendly service to our school community.

As one of our casual minibus drivers your role will be to cover during sickness absence, transporting pupils to and from school making sure they are safe and secure throughout their journey. In addition, you will be expected to assist with driving duties for school trips taking place throughout the school day. You would also be supported by an experienced minibus Escort.

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Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.