Casual Minibus Driver

West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT)  is currently seeking dedicated, safety-conscious individuals to join the team of  Casual Minibus Drivers . This is a vital role within the Trust, ensuring that students across our 11 schools have access to reliable transportation for, sporting fixtures, events and educational field trips. The candidate is required to hold a current UK driving licence, which enables them to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category). Start Date:  ASAP Salary:  Scale A, Point 3, £12.85 per hour Causal (Zero Hours Contract) - As this is a casual contract you will not be contracted to a fixed number or hours/weeks per year. Flexibility and a willingness to be available at short notice will be essential. Email:   recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk West Norfolk Academies Trust: https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/   Purpose of the Job   The Minibus Driver will work in partnership with WNAT to provide a reliable and safe service to all its students and staff to travel to and from various sporting and extended academy activity events. WNAT are hoping to build a bank of minibus drivers to provide support for its 11 schools in Marshland, Terrington St Clement, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn and the surrounding local areas. You will hold a current UK driving licence, which enables you to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category). WNAT operates a strict non-smoking policy and this will apply when driving the minibus. Responsibilities, but not limited to: ·        Transporting students and staff safely to various venues around the United Kingdom. ·        To carry out safety checks before, during and after vehicle operations to ensure the minibus is safe and clean. ·        To ensure the minibus is adequately fuelled for each journey. ·        To record and monitor mileage and any faults before and after every trip. ·        Report any accidents/incidents to your line manager and complete appropriate paperwork and also produce written reports. ·        Ensure the first aid box is checked, the contents are in date & replenished regularly. Job context and flexibility The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role.  This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post. Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in