Start Date: ASAP
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a reliable and confident School Driver to support a school in the Leigh (WN7) area.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for collecting one or multiple pupils from their homes, ensuring they are ready for collection (including knocking on doors where required), and safely transporting them to school. You will also complete the return journey in the afternoon.
Pick-up locations may include:
* Leigh
* Irlam
* Little Hulton
* Lowton
* Eccles
Working Hours
* Morning: 09:00 – 10:00
* Afternoon: 14:00 – 14:30
Pay
* £14.00 per hour
* Any additional time worked due to traffic or delays will be paid
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport pupils to and from school
* Knock on doors / liaise with families to ensure pupils are collected on time
* Build positive relationships with students
* Engage in friendly and appropriate conversation during journeys
* Ensure a calm, safe and supportive environment in the vehicle
Requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Own vehicle
* Business insurance (or willingness to obtain)
* Strong communication skills
* Confident, reliable and punctual
* Comfortable working with children
About You
We are looking for someone who is approachable, patient and professional, with the ability to build rapport with young people and ensure they feel safe and comfortable during transport.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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