Minibus Driver (MIDAS)

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