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Assistant Caretaker And Minibus Driver
Location: Attleborough NR17 2AJ
Salary: FTE Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
The Academy is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools.
The Role
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as an Assistant Caretaker and Minibus Driver.
The Assistant Caretaker and Minibus Driver will be expected to, under the direction of the Academy’s Site Manager, and in accordance with the Academy’s practices and procedures, work as an individual and as a team, to deliver high quality customer service to all teaching and related support operations on site. Facilitate an ideal teaching and learning environment for staff and students. Provide safe and reliable transport on their home to school minibus runs as required.
The first six months of employment shall be a probationary period, and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for up to a further six months. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.
Key Responsibilities
* To carry out responsibilities, commensurate with your position, as defined within the following policies and procedures:
* Equal Opportunities
* Health, Safety & Welfare
* Child Protection
* Data Protection
* Risk Management
* To undertake any other similar duties of this level as required by the Executive Principal/Site Manager.
* To undertake all work related training and tuition provided by the Education Trust.
* The post-holder will be required to comply with the Academy Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
* The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. The successful candidate must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.
* The post-holder shall participate in the Trust’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development
Skills and Qualifications
The personal competencies expected of an Assistant Caretaker and Minibus Driver are:
* Committed to supporting student success.
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Committed to Equal Opportunities.
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team;
* Willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The professional competencies expected of an Assistant Caretaker and Minibus Driver are:
* Commitment to and promotion of safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and an understanding of the safeguarding practices applicable to working within an Academy environment.
* Focussed on the provision of excellent services to all customers.
* Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
* A team worker with an adaptable and flexible approach to work.
* Persistent and resilient approach to work.
* Enjoys working collaboratively and finding collaborative solutions.
* Committed to student success and supporting students to fulfil their potential.
* Have an organised and structured approach to working with the ability to follow instructions.
* Able to respect the confidentiality of information.
The qualifications and previous experience required for an Assistant Caretaker and Minibus Driver:
Essential
Experienced driver with good local knowledge
Cat D1 licence holder
Good physical fitness
Practical approach and competent in general maintenance duties
Within easy travelling distance in all circumstances
Ability to work and make decisions reliably and without close supervision
Enthusiastic / ‘Can Do’ attitude
Desirable
Advanced driving certificate
Previous work in a ‘trade’
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application