Description
Position at Al Nibras International Private School LLC Nibras International School is looking for a passionate School Transportation Coordinator to join the school immediately Job Purpose: For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’. The main purpose of the School Transport Coordinator is to coordinate the information, monitor and implement the school transport facility to students and staff. The post holder ensures smooth, safe and seamless transportation facility for students whilst complying with the requirements of UAE – RTA rules. Key qualities and skills:
Excellent communication, organizational & people skills at all levels
Ability to coordinate & collate data
Health and Safety Awareness
Energetic and enthusiastic
A dynamic, positive approach to deliver the school’s vision
Self-motivation and ability to take initiatives
Capacity to be flexible
Demonstrate an understanding of & commitment to our best practice model
Good knowledge and information of school operations
Ability to deal effectively with all staff, students, parents
Skilled in the use of human resource management system
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
Important Skills: Confidentiality, enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility
Key duties include:
To undertake and review status of school transport on weekly basis to ensure the school is in compliance with RTA & UAE Government rules and standards. (Bus maintenance, RTA permit renewals for drivers and TA’s, salik renewals etc.)
To regularly review all aspects transport safety
Planning and implementing bus route for student and staff pick up and drop off
Ensure timely pick up and drop off for each student
Taking new student registration for transport service
Plan emergency transport requirements and other management requirements, when required
Assigning drivers and TA’s to the transport plan
Ensuring staff and parent satisfaction
Communicating with staff and parents where applicable
To provide a report to the Principal for any health and safety issues related to school transport
To coordinate any school related activities with drivers
Maintain and ensure accurate records of data in the School Management System
To be responsible for maintaining the booking system
Responsible for bus keys
Responsible for appropriate maintenance and safety checks carried out weekly
Ensure all buses have a Leader and an Assistant, for assisting the driver and Teacher Assistant in case of emergencies
Manage the back up plans for transport and manpower
Mandatory presence during RTA inspections and providing information in the best interest of the school
Customer Care
To provide quality services for customers requirements
To give customers the opportunity for feedback
To work towards customer satisfaction and ensure their needs are met
Update Principal about customer feedback with regards to service delivery
The post holder will be required to dress and act at all times as an example to the pupils within the school
Create a professional image for parents and visitors
Training and Development
To make every effort to access development opportunities and ensure time is spent identifying your professional development needs through a personal development plan.
To be ready to share good practice.
Ensuring the members in your team are aware of all customer and student ethics and display good and respective behavior
Health and Safety
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
First Aid experience and training
Position Requirements: Education:Bachelor’s Degree is an advantage Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant field Competencies:
Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
Outgoing pleasant manner
Presentation skills with the ability to present information in a concise and professional manner
Organization skills: well organized and able to prioritize tasks
UAE Governmental rules and regulations related school transport
Evidence of practical application of sound judgment and ability to manage complex large site organizational issues
Ability to manage self and a team effectively
To be able to initiate opportunities for self and others and to find solutions to ensure tasks are completed within specified timescales.
Adaptable and self-motivated
Critical thinking
Ability to negotiate, persuade and motivate others
Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
Strong sense of professionalism
Safeguarding and welfare of children
A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
Behavior management
Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
Record keeping and report preparation methods
Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience
Customer focused
Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development
Attributes:
Empathetic listener
Integrity and confidentiality
Internationally minded
Emotional intelligence
Intercultural awareness, creative
Flexible and a can-do attitude
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers. The International Schools Partnership Nibras International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time. ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Europe, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to 45 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 45,000 pupils and 7,000 staff located across the globe. We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group. All our schools: • Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze them. • Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful later. • Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages. • Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we are. ISP and Nibras International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
