General Purpose: The Elms operates a daily minibus service to and from the School from various local locations along the route. The Minibus Driver will be required to drive the school minibus on a pre-set route dropping off pupils.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Conduct the driver safety checks on the vehicle before each driving sessions, ensuring that any faults are entered in the vehicle run sheet and reported to the Transport Manager. Faults involving safety must be reported immediately.

Take care of passengers ensuring they are all accounted for, seated correcting, wearing seatbelts and that they behave appropriately during journeys.

The successful completion of MIDAS training. Also, completion of vehicle check list routine.

The correct completion of the vehicle logbook and run sheet for each journey.

Familiarization with the manufacturer's vehicle handbook and operating instructions.

Carry a mobile phone when on journeys and ensure it is available to accept calls (when not driving). Check for important messages during stops. The Mobile phone must never be used when the vehicle is in operation.

Take due care of the vehicle and drive safely and responsibly at all times.

Should you be involved in an accident report it straight away and fill out accident report form.

Ensure you read and familiarise yourself with the school Minibus and Vehicle Handbook and Policy.

Clean the minibus inside and out weekly.

Ensure the minibus is fuelled and ready for use (at least half a tank).

Take the minibus for 10-week checks, servicing, repairs and MOTs as required.

Act at all times as an ambassador for the school and do not do anything to bring the school into disrepute during the performance of your duties.

Monitor your own personal health, fitness and ability to perform the job, ensuring that you notify the school if you feel unable to carry out your duties or develop a medical condition that may affect your duties.

Strong communication both written and verbal