Ascension : Vacancy - Driver/General Operative
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 26.04.2012 (Article Archived on 10.05.2012)

Two Boats School has a vacancy for a Driver/General Operative to start as soon as possible.

 
ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

Vacancy - Driver/General Operative

Two Boats School

Two Boats School has a vacancy for a Driver/General Operative to start as soon as possible.  The post involves driving the school bus on the bus runs and school trips, general cleaning, vehicle cleaning and weekly maintenance, keeping the school grounds tidy, sweeping the playgrounds and courtyard areas, checking fire appliances and other general maintenance tasks as required around the school.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours a week starting at 7:30am Monday to Friday.

You will be able to work well with children and show a lot of patience with them.  You will need to be able to work on your own using your initiative and work as part of a team with other staff to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness around the school. You will also need to have a clean valid driving licence for the school bus (class B).

The post is offered as a household (only suitable for someone living on Ascension who is already a member of another person’s household that provides accommodation and allowances) or single status post with a salary ranging between £7,800.00 and £9,575.00 per annum. The successful applicant’s salary will fall within this range and will depend upon ability and experience. If engaged as single status the successful candidate will also receive an allowance of £2,825 per annum, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances. There may also be the opportunity to carry out ship work and other overtime duties.

If you would like further information about the post please contact the Headteacher David Blunt at the school on telephone 6155 or email him at david.blunt@tsbschool.edu.ac .

Application forms are available from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning 7000 extension 131 or by e-mailing nicola.dillon@ascension.gov.ac

Completed application forms should be submitted to the Human Resources Adviser by hand/post or on fax number 6152 or e-mail alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by Friday 4 May 2012.

 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau or relevant Police Station.

Alan H Nicholls

Human Resources Adviser

Administration Building

Georgetown

Ascension Island

23 April 2012