SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.
Join our team at Smart Education! We're collaborating with a diverse residential special school and currently on the lookout for a skilled minibus driver. Here's what we're searching for:
Essential Qualifications:
- MIDAS training certification
- Proven experience manoeuvring larger vehicles, such as vans and minibuses
- Solid grasp of basic vehicle safety protocols
- Specialised background in driving minibuses within a school setting
Key Attributes:
- Flexibility to manage assigned shifts
- Strong organisational abilities to uphold precise administrative records
- Ability to remain composed in various situations
- Clear and effective communication skills in English, essential for interactions with parents, students, colleagues, and the wider community
Desired Qualities:
- Eagerness for further training opportunities
- Completion of Minibus Driver Awareness Training (MIDAS) and maintain certification during employment
- Willingness to engage in school-provided training, including relevant MAPA (management of actual or potential aggression) training
- Previous experience in Advanced Driver Training
Requirements:
- Valid category D1 driving license with no more than six penalty points
- Commitment to ongoing relevant training
- Completed Enhanced DBS check
Additional Valued Traits:
- Self-motivation
- Dedication to maintaining confidentiality
- Adaptability
As part of our dedication to safeguarding, we conduct thorough online searches on all shortlisted candidates. During the interview process, we'll delve into your:
- Commitment to safeguarding students
- Enthusiasm for working with children and young adults
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries
- Emotional resilience in managing challenging behaviors
- Attitudes toward authority and maintaining discipline
Ready to take the wheel on your career? Apply now to drive your ambitions forward!
Qualifications Required: 6+ Months minimum experience + MIDAS.
Salary: £12.57 - £13.77 per hour
Hours: 25 per week
Location: Kings Norton
Interview Dates: ASAP
Start Date: Immediately
Contact: Pippa Lee