School Driver

Salary Range: Grade 5: SCP 12–17.
Full time SCP 12–17: £27,711–£30,060. Actual salary £26,206–£28,427.
Permanent.
Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025.

Foundry College is a ‘Good’ Pupil Referral Unit in the heart of the community of Wokingham supporting the young people, schools and families in the borough as well as opening our doors to surrounding authorities. Our dedicated staff offer a range of educational, emotional and behaviour support, with bespoke packages for our students aged 5–16. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time as we develop our services and aspire towards ‘Outstanding’.

As Foundry College we are looking to recruit a School Driver, to work with our young people. 

The ideal candidates will: 

• Transport pupils safely to and from their provision. 
• Support in the planning of efficient transport routes of pupils. 
• Communicate transport arrangements with parents. 
• Conduct daily safety checks of the vehicles ensuring they’re roadworthy. 
• Record keeping and reporting defects ensuring vehicles receive repairs and replacement vehicles are available. 
• ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the vehicles. 
• assist in offsite activities. 
• provide support to pupils with management of emotional and behaviour difficulties. 
• help these young people overcome such difficulties, thus increasing their opportunities to achieve their educational potential. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• A bright, modern College with a creative approach to working with young people 
• Excellent opportunities for professional development 
• A friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated to improving pupil outcomes and life chances 
• A Senior Leadership Team that encourages team working, innovation and the use of solution-based thinking 

For further information please contact Raj Arava on 0118 334 1510. 

To apply, please visit our website — Support Staff Vacancies | Foundry College — where you will find the job description and application form.

Completed Application Forms should be emailed to recruitment@foundry.wokingham.sch.uk.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 16th May 2025.
Applications will be considered on receipt. 

Foundry College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.