School Bus Driver - Gateshead

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students on the mini bus.
• Ensuring that the mini bus is in safe working order, clean and in good condition
• Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents promptly to the School Business Manager and recording accurately.
• Adhering to all statutory legal requirements and school policies including health and safety guidelines for mini bus drivers.
• Safely transporting students to and from various locations for educational visits, sporting events etc.
• Communicating effectively with students and staff.
• Re-fuelling the mini bus as required.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the mini bus inside and out.
• Maintaining accurate records of vehicle usage.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the pay grade for this role.
• To attend staff meetings, team meetings and other internal meetings as appropriate.
• To attend all relevant training as required.

• Full and clean driving licence including D1 category.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Experience of driving a mini bus or other large vehicle.
• Personable with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
• Flexibility in terms of working hours, overtime and demands of the role.
• Honest, reliable and patient.
• Conscientious and able to ensure standards for health and safety are met.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of people.

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