transportation manager Woldingham, England
Job description
Full time – term time + 6 weeks
Starting 1st September 2023.
Salary: Competitive
Applications to be received no later than 09.00am Monday 10th July 2023
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 July 2023.
The School reserves the right to interview and/or appoint at any time during the recruitment process. The vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Responsible for the management of transportation provision across the school.
Initially this shall involve project managing the ongoing integration of a new app to streamline and create efficiencies across the service. Line management responsibility for team members shall include the deployment of probation and appraisal processes, and an ongoing accountability for the team.
A key strand of this role is to be responsible for the compliance of all aspects of the service, including fleet. budget and personnel.
The role would suit someone who has exceptional planning, organisational and communications skills. Prior experience in transport planning is required.
All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.
Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.
Once completed, please return the to [email protected] with a supporting letter no later than 09.00am Monday 10th July 2023. Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 July 2023.
Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.
Professional development and staff welfare
Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.
Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.
