eTeach UK Limited • Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9QS
About this role
The RoleThe Levels School is an independent specialist day school offering high quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with a range of complex, specific learning differences that may include speech, language, and communication needs. Our teaching and learning provision would also meet the needs of individuals presenting with a similar learning profile to those with dyslexia and other Speech and Language Communication difficulties. As a result, many of our students have a range of complex, specific learning, social communication and emotional difficulties.
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic Driver to work in our thriving co-educational independent specialist day school providing home-school transport to our Etonhurst site. We have positions available for am and/or pm drivers. We would also accept applications from candidates looking for bank driving positions who will be called upon to cover driver absence.
Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be required to mainly transport our students from designated pick up to points to school in the morning and return them at the end of the school day and help to keep our buses/cars in a suitably presentable condition at all times. There may also be a requirement on occasions to transport students and staff for sports events, educational trips, or other events as required for which additional payments will be made.
Candidates should be able to work well with others as an integral part of The Levels School team to assist a seamless operation of our transport needs whilst being confident in their own abilities to be able to work unsupervised when required.
Although successful candidates will be given a regular route they should have a good knowledge of the local area and be able to assist with alternate routes (route learning will be given) when required.
Working hours
2 – 3 hours in the morning and afternoon.
We can offer you
Staff with a vision of excellence for the future
Children who love learning and want to achieve
A well-resourced and stimulating environment
A strong emphasis on teamwork
High quality CPD opportunities
Closing date for applications
22nd June 26Early applications are encouraged by the school.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a suitable number of applications.The Ideal Candidate
Essential Qualifications
Full Category B Driving Licence(Any candidates with 6 or more penalty points will not be considered)An empathy, knowledge and understanding of the learning differences experienced by our student body
Preferred Qualifications
Full Cat D1 driver licence
Current Driver CPC & Digital Driver Card.
A knowledge of EU drivers hours and an understanding of Working Time Directive rules for Mobile Workers
(Training to gain these qualifications may be available for suitable candidates).
About the school/organisation
The Levels School is an independent specialist day school offering high-quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties. Our teaching and learning provision would also meet the needs of individuals presenting with a similar learning profile to those with dyslexia and other speech, language, and communication difficulties.Package Description
Option to opt into a Salary Sacrifice Pension with Employer contribution
Ability to opt into a Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
Strong emphasis on Staff Wellbeing and culture of support for staff
Neuroaffirming workplace with Access to Work completed for relevant staff
Reflective practice for Senior and Middle Leaders
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Parking
Access to free Wellbeing App
Personalised Birthday Vouchers