Job Description
The post holder will provide support to cover staff absences, transporting students to and from school covering routes to various destinations, including Bar Hill, Bottisham, Bury St Edmunds, Chatteris, Huntingdon, Kentford, Newmarket, Trumpington, Saffron Walden. Other routes may be added.
The post holder must be able to drive up to 17‑seat minibuses and hold a D1 category licence. Applicants should be willing to undergo full D1 training and testing if they possess a 101 restriction (not for hire or reward) to ensure the School’s service can be maintained should legislation change regarding charity minibus permits.
Ad‑hoc opportunities may arise; at short notice flexibility is essential for those wishing to perform additional work during school days.
This description is not exhaustive and may change over time.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ideally a clean, no‑points full UK driving licence. If points are present, 3 or fewer are acceptable unless linked to a dangerous or reckless driving offence.
- Understanding of general vehicle function and basic maintenance.
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).
- Basic awareness of health & safety (training will be provided).
- Must be able to pass a minibus driving assessment as part of the selection process, demonstrating confidence and safe driving of a 17‑seat minibus.
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently, sometimes at short notice.
- Reliable, with good time‑management.
- Professional, presentable, and able to deal pleasantly with children, parents and colleagues.
- Strong safety awareness for road and passenger safety.
- Patience and sense of humour.
Desirable
- First‑Aid certificate (training may be provided).
- Comfortable using technology (GPS, internet, smartphones, SMS, email).
- Ideally living locally or within a short commuting distance of Ely.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- UK full car driving licence with Category D1 or D1(101) held for at least 2 years (or EU licence if it complies with UK Government requirements – see DVLA website).
- Minimum age 21 years.
- Medically fit to drive under DVLA regulations.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a passenger vehicle driver.
- PCV Category licence.
- Full D1 +E Category UK licence.
- MIDAS certification or training.
Remuneration and Hours
- Casual hours.
- Start date: September 2026.
- Salary: £14.44 per hour.
Terms and Conditions
- Enrollment in the statutory auto‑enrolment pension scheme. Employer contribution 3%, employee 5%.
- Staff may educate their own children at the school subject to availability and admissions; staff enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children from Reception year onwards, details upon request.
- School lunch provided when at work over lunch, tea and coffee during the day.
- Limited use of school gym facilities and swimming pool at specific times (summer holidays – small fee applies).
- Limited free on‑site parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for staff and dependants.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme, Local Gym Membership.
- 10% discount on all King’s Ely school uniform ordered for own children.
- Discounts at local businesses including Poet’s House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar, Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
- King’s Ely is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must undergo child protection screening, including past employer checks and Disclosure & Barring Service.
- Selected candidates must provide photographic proof of identity, birth certificate, National Insurance proof, proof of address, and certification of declared qualifications.
We appreciate your effort in completing this application and interest in working for King’s Ely.
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