We are pleased to announce a vacancy for the role of part-time school driver at Windermere School.

Windermere School takes pride in the quality of the education, opportunities and facilities available to students.  The efficiency of its transport service for students, staff and visitors is extremely important and plays an important part in attracting and retaining students.  School transport is “high-profile” and so the appearance of vehicles and the behaviour and appearance of drivers will help determine how the School is judged – they should set a good example at all times.

 

Job Title
Part-Time School Driver

Accountable To
Drivers are accountable to the Transport Manager and work closely with the School staff, maintenance contractors, parents and students.

Closing Date
Tuesday 4 February 2025

Position Type

  • Part Time
  • 25 hours a week plus 72 hours travel day cover.
  • 7.00am to 12 noon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • 2.00pm – 7.00pm Monday and Tuesday, term-time only.
  • Plus 12 x 6-hour airport journeys on student travel days with further casual hours by agreement.

To apply, please download the following:

  • An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process;
  • The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders.

 

Application forms and self-disclosure form to be sent to HR@windermereschool.co.uk

Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.

Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We obtain at least 2 references for all staff including those teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage and enhanced criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) for staff and volunteers who will have unsupervised access to children. This is in accordance with requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. 

Applicants for posts may be invited for interview where we follow the NSPCC’s Safer Recruitment Guidance Procedures. As part of the shortlisting process, the School may consider carrying out an online search of the candidate as part of their due diligence process, in order to identify incidences or issues that are available publicly on-line, that may require exploration with that candidate. The School should inform the shortlisted candidate that on-line searches may be carried out.