SEMH SCHOOL MINIBUS DRIVER

Castles Education provides a specialist education for students aged 7 to 16 with social emotional and mental health needs. Our vision is to change lives for the better through personalised learning, nurture and preparation for life and our values are PRIDE: PURPOSE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EXCELLENCE.
We are an independent school but all our places are funded by Local Authorities. All of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans and we have an outstanding reputation for our dedication to inclusion.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or a PCV licence or D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 1/1/1997).
• Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance on the vehicle

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Clean and valid driving licence
• Experience of working with SEMH / SEN children (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and patient and sensitive with regard to our pupils needs.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Reliable, trustworthy and be flexible to working arrangements.
• Willing to undertake relevant training as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clean driving license (Required)
• Driving: 5 years (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• driving: 5 years (preferred)
  Our successful candidates will have free access to 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
  We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.
  This is an exciting and varied role where you will be able to make a tangible, positive difference to the lives of the pupils you will support. The job is demanding but immensely rewarding.
  At Castles Education, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

• driving one of our minibuses, starting and finishing in Gainsborough
• collecting the pupils from their homes in the morning and taking them back home in the afternoon
• reporting all safeguarding and pupil issues to the Transport Coordinator
• ensuring the minibus is kept clean and in good condition, including, but not restricted to weekly cleaning of the bus, both inside and out, refuelling the vehicle as required, weekly vehicle checks (e.g. tyres, lights, oil, water, etc.)
• reporting any additional work required to the Transport Coordinator.
• adhering to all school policies including safeguarding and Health and Safety guidelines for minibus drivers
• liaising directly with parents when necessary
• covering other minibus drivers as required