Witherslack Group
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Job Description: School Driver
Salary
£24,796 - £25,185 + Excellent Benefits
Please note: The shifts for this role are as follows:
- 06.30 – 09.00am (Morning)
- 14.30 – 17.00 (Afternoon)
Huge Small Victories
Being a driver in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be the one who gets the children to school on time and returns them home safely, creating positive relationships with the children and parents.
Get out what you put in
You will be responsible for the safety and behaviour of the children, and for using a variety of online reporting tools to record any communication from/to parents, or any pupil concerns.
One of the best environments in SEND
Cumberland School is built on an ambition to help every pupil succeed. The school not only focuses on the development and growth of its pupils but also continually strives to offer more through outstanding teaching, therapeutic support and a broad range of vocational opportunities.
As an all-through school, Cumberland provides a seamless educational journey from primary through to Key Stage 4, enabling pupils to benefit from consistent support, specialist teaching and a curriculum tailored to meet their individual needs at every stage of their education. The recent refurbishment of the school's Key Stage 4 provision has further enhanced specialist learning environments, including facilities for animal care and catering, providing pupils with valuable practical skills and pathways for the future.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
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- Training: A full induction and on the job training
- Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
- Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
- A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.
The kind of person we’re looking for
will:
- Have a clean driving license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience and be over the age of 25
- Be friendly, hard-working and dependable
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and visitors
- Be well presented, reliable and a good time keeper
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.
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As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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