Key Role Information

Salary
NJC Band 1, SCP 3, £24,027 pro rata (Actual salary, £5,728.77 per annum)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
16/07/2025 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP3
Department
Facilities
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
10.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We require a flexible and approachable minibus driver to provide an efficient and professional transport service to pupils living outside of the school catchment area. You will collect pupils each morning before school and drop them off each evening after school, ensuring they are transported to and from school safely.


The successful applicant will be punctual and reliable and aware of the safeguarding responsibilities required for the role. You should be in possession of a full, clean driving licence and have at least 2 years’ driving experience. A good knowledge of the surrounding areas would also be an advantage. A licence category D1 is essential for this role.


For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr G Hart, Chief Financial Officer, Northern Arch Learning Partnership by email on ghart@nalp.org.uk


Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk. 


Qualifications

Clean, Full driving licence including D1 category essential
Pass
Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake)desirable
Pass

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

At least 2 years’ driving experience and knowledge of the surrounding areaessential
Ability to supervise and communicate with young childrenessential
Knowledge of highway code and school bus regulationsessential

Personal Attributes

Willingness to attend meetings, undertake training and apply learningessential
Ability to work co-operatively as part of a teamessential
Flexible approach to working arrangements in line with the requirements and duties of the postessential
Flexibility and willingness to work additional hours if the need arisesessential
Willingness to attend meetings, undertake training and apply learningessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintenance daily recordsessential
Experience of working with a range of peopleessential
Effective verbal and listening skillsessential
Ability to operate school bus in a safe and responsible manner essential
Ability to work efficiently and to a scheduleessential
Decision making skillsessential

Special Requirements

The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken Englishessential
Suitability to work with children/young people essential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with childrenessential

Hurworth School

Mr G Hart

GHart@Nalp.org.uk

Croft Road
Hurworth-on-Tees
Darlington
Durham
DL2 2JG
Mr G Hart
GHart@Nalp.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.