Little Harvard Hiring for Bus Driver | Childcare | Bray & Rathfarnham Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Little Harvard has been caring for and educating children since 1995. At Little Harvard our employees are valued and play a vital part in ensuring that we offer outstanding childcare in a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Our team’s genuine love, understanding and interest for children, combined with their high standard of qualifications, provides parents with the peace of mind that their children are being looked after with kindness and expertise. From the management to the childcare professionals, all Little Harvard employees work as a team.

We offer excellent employment conditions and lots of opportunities to advance your career in many of our beautiful centres.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Bus Driver has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the centre and on day trips. It is also the role of the Bus Driver to:

§ Guarantee that the bus is always clean and in proper working condition

§ Determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes

§ Ensure all children are in age-appropriate child safety restraints

§ Assist in ensuring child/staff ratio is maintained on the bus

§ Maintain all transportation records required by the centre

§ Ensure bus evacuation drills are held at least monthly

§ Evacuate children in case of emergency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED | Class D | CPC Certified

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Patience

Cleaning and maintenance of buses and creche cars

Excellent Listening and Communication Skills

Previous experience driving a minimum 8 seater bus

Ability to identify and escalate issues where necessary

Must be Garda Vetted

Clean driving license and up to date

HOURS OF WORK | Creche opens from 7am – 7pm, hours to be decided

LOCATION | Bray and Rathfarnham

SALARY RANGE | Starts at €15.00 per hour DOE

BENEFITS

Extremely competitive salary
Free Uniform
Company Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted private health insurance
Bonus loyalty days
Career advancement opportunities
On-site training and Continuous Professional Development
Rental, Staff only, accommodation (only in certain areas).
Introduction bonus for any employee who introduces another employee
Employee Incentive schemes
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