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Minibus Driver

February 2023

Aims of the School

At the heart of our aims is the individual pupil and the development of their own talents and interests throughout their school career. In our stimulating and nurturing environment, pupils are happy, reflective and curious learners, who develop an intellectual curiosity and knowledge as well as a love of learning. They discover their talents, build aspirations, and fulfil their lifelong potential in the school and wider community, leading them into a responsible and rewarding life. Each of our pupils leaves Rye as a unique individual who is sure of themselves, confident in their ability, and as the young person they want to be.

We aim to:

• Deliver a stimulating and inspiring academic education which develops a love for learning and intellectual curiosity.
• Develop each pupil’s talents and gifts through an aspirational education that promotes creativity, team work and builds life-long skills.
• Acknowledge and develop each pupil’s talents so that they recognise their own sense of worth, their vocation, their aptitudes and talents, so that they become unique, confident, curious and valued individuals.
• Challenge pupils to be aspirational in their thinking and approach, and to push themselves to achieve their best, thus creating resilient and confident individuals.
• Provide a strong moral and spiritual framework based on the values of respect, kindness, integrity and justice.
• Recognise and foster an environment of love, hope and joy based on Gospel values in which individuals are cherished and genuine relationships are nurtured.
• Nurture and instil a sense of responsibility towards others in the wider community; locally nationally and internationally, through charity and service.

History of Rye

Rye St Antony School was founded in 1930 by Miss Elizabeth Rendall and Miss Ivy King who were inspired to start a lay-Catholic school after a visit to Rye in Sussex. Their foundations of a school which welcomes and inspires all has left a strong legacy that we continue to build on today. Situated on a 12-acre site at the top of Headington Hill in Oxford, our community benefits from the green space and room to play that our site provides.

As a day and boarding community there has always been a vibrancy around the school site and a family feel to life at the weekends.

In 2021 Rye celebrated its 90th anniversary, and building a stronger and brighter vision for the future based on the original foundations of Miss King and Miss Rendall.

Catholic Christian Life ‘Who do you want to be? Who has God made you to be?’

Our mission is to empower every young person to be ambitious in their vocation, curious in their learning and discover their individual talents made in the image and likeness of God.

We believe that every child has God given talents that it is our role to nurture, discover and encourage so that they can be the very best version of themselves. We welcome pupils of all faiths and none and enjoy taking them on a discovery of the importance of core values such as respect, dignity and tolerance. These Christian values underpin the Catholic ethos of our school and make it a vibrant and strong community.

All pupils are involved with charity work whether by raising money for different organisations voted for by their Houses, or by acts of charity that the school leads. In the last three years we have raised over £20,000 for causes close to the community and have made a real difference to the lives of many.

Curriculum

We have developed a forward-thinking and dynamic approach to teaching and learning called the Rye

Way, which builds pupils’ curiosity in learning and skill development. We challenge our pupils in their learning, whether inside or outside the classroom, and enjoy seeing the excellent progress that they make. We have a broad and ambitious curriculum which challenges the most able and supports those who need it.

In the Sixth Form we offer a range of qualifications including A Levels, Extended Project

Qualification, BTEC and Leiths Professional Food and Wine Qualification.

As a broadly-selective school, our community reflects the working world and successfully prepares our pupils for their futures. We offer stretch and challenge to the most able who go on to achieve straight As at A Level and move onto first-class universities in the UK and beyond. For other pupils who have English as an Additional Language, or who need additional support, we provide an adapted curriculum and support from our Learning Development Team.

Pastoral Care

We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils and their families so that we can work closely with them.

We have a team of trained pastoral leads including Form Tutors, Chaplain, School Nurse and School Counsellor who offer additional support and care to ensure that every child is looked after throughout their school career. We believe that our renowned pastoral care is essential to enabling all pupils to achieve their best academic results.

We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing school environment and place importance on mental and physical wellbeing. We provide scope for pupils to develop their own sense of self, and have strong links with external bodies who offer additional support when needed. Throughout our school we believe that if we look after both physical and mental wellbeing, our pupils and staff will achieve more. Our idea is simply, Be Well, Do Well.

Enrichment

As a community, we believe in going above and beyond in order to give, and get the best for our pupils. We offer a wide range of activities in and after the school day, and all staff are expected to contribute to the enrichment programme by running two clubs a year.

There are many visits locally and internationally - our pupils have visited the volcanoes of Sicily, rainforests of Mexico, choirs and churches of Venice, and the rivers of the Ardèche in France. We are always looking for new ideas and would be excited to hear what you can offer.

The Post

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic people to carry out the role of School Minibus Driver.

Part-time roles, with core hours of minibus duties from 7am – 9.30am and 3.45pm – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Additional hours maybe available, working within the maintenance team to support with maintaining the School buildings and grounds.

Operating safely one of the School minibuses, collecting pupils from given pick-up points and bringing them to School in the mornings and/or collecting them from School and dropping them back to given points in the afternoons.

Responsibilities of the post include:

Ensuring that pupils are collected from prescribed stops on time (taking account of local traffic conditions) and brought to school in the mornings and / or returning pupils from school to prescribed stops in the afternoons.

• The core hours of minibus work are 7am to 9.30am and 3.45pm to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Keeping the minibus clean and in good condition, including but not restricted to: o Ensuring that signs inside the bus are properly attached and in good condition o Undertaking a daily visual inspection/checking of tyres, lights, oil, water, fuel o Reporting any necessary works to the Maintenance Manager
• Assisting with general repairs and maintenance as required

Additional hours maybe available supporting the Maintenance Team:

• Assisting the groundsman when required, for example, ensuring that paths, steps and entrances are clear of debris, marking out the athletics track during Trinity Term, assisting with hedge-cutting, clearing leaves and snow
• Clearing furniture and any other items left out from a previous evening event, as needed
• Setting up rooms for assemblies, examinations and functions each morning as needed
• Taking utility meter readings and reporting as required
• Collecting and assembling waste for collection and monitoring condition of waste collection area
• Assisting with on-site parking for visitors
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time according to the needs of the school

All staff share responsibility for the good running of the school by:

• Adhering to all relevant school policies including health and safety, safeguarding policies and staff dress code
• Setting an excellent example to all pupils and always maintaining high professional standards.
• Maintaining high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline at all times
• Providing cover for absent colleagues
• Understanding and demonstrating an active commitment to the safeguarding of pupils and staff through adherence to and development of policy and practice

Abiding by the law and ensuring the safety of your passengers is paramount.

• Minibus driving training (MIDAS) will be provided

Person specification

• An experienced driver (ideally in passenger transport)
• A clean UK driving licence
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer care expectations in the independent education sector
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Previous experience of working in a small team
• Ability to interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and visitors to the school grounds
• Ability to carry out physical tasks associated with general maintenance involving dexterity, lifting, bending and some use of ladders
• Basic knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements, for example, ladder safety, manual handling, use of hazardous chemicals
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Flexible approach to work including a willingness to work additional hours if required, and on occasional weekends to cover events, for example at Open Day and St Antony Day
• Ability to work to deadlines

Pay and benefits

• A payment of £30.00 for each minibus shift i.e., for both morning and evening shifts £60.00
• Additional hours worked with the Maintenance team will be paid at £10.50 per hour
• There is car parking on site, and the School is easily accessible by bus
• Lunch for staff is provided in the school dining room during term time
• At specified times, staff may use the Schools fitness suite, and during Trinity Term staff may use the swimming pool at the advertised times
• Membership of the Westfield Health cash plan following qualifying period
• All salaried staff, full or part-time, are entitled to a fee remission in accordance with the schools staff Fee Remission Policy following qualifying period
• All staff are offered free membership of the school library

How to apply
Please fully completing an applications form, email to Ms Edel Daly, Human Resources Manager (Rye St Antony Pullens Lane Oxford OX3 0BY, email hrmanager @ryestantony.co.uk

To ask any questions regarding the role telephone 01865 229227 and speak with Edel.

For an application form, please visit the Staff Vacancies page of the Schools website. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have fully completed the application form. This includes full education and employment history, a requirement of Safer Recruitment for Schools.

Once suitable candidates are sourced, we reserve the right to close this post. Interviews will take place shortly after receipt of selected applications.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £60.00 per day

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location