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Job Purpose:
To ensure the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of school staff while maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, cleanliness, and compliance with UAE regulations and school policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the assigned school light vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to UAE traffic laws and school policies
- Follow designated routes and schedules for staff pick-up and drop-off, ensuring punctuality at all times
- Ensure passengers comply with safety rules and maintain appropriate behavior during transit
- Assist in maintaining order and discipline within the vehicle
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and report any defects or maintenance needs
- Maintain accurate records such as route logs, time sheets, and incident/accident reports
- Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, presentable, and well-maintained at all times
- Report accidents, delays, or incidents promptly to the supervisor
- Support the transport team in operational requirements, including special trips or school events
- Comply with all GEMS policies, procedures, and code of conduct
- Attend meetings and carry out additional duties as assigned by management
Skills
Qualifications:
- Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License (Category 3)
- Clean driving record
- Secondary school education (preferred)
- Valid police clearance certificate
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience driving light vehicles in the UAE
- Previous experience in a school or similar environment is an advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Good knowledge of UAE roads, routes, and traffic regulations
- Strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness
- Punctual, reliable, and disciplined
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Flexibility to work additional hours for school activities or event.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
High School
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
We are always looking for great teachers My name is Stephen Brecken the CEO/Principal of Cambridge International School. Before any school can become great you need to put in the necessary work to build a world-class culture. We pride ourselves in having a school where staff and students come to school and feel safe, have a sense of belonging, are treated with respect and have the right to learn and flourish. They are in a school where we build people that care, where we are united in purpose, were everyone matters, where everyone succeeds and no one is left behind. We are a learning organisation where everybody sees the common purpose in creating a vision together of a better school that is infinite in its thinking. We are a community of collaborative professionals who are committed to learning from each other in order to improve student outcomes. Where our collective professionalism creates deep dialogue or even heated debate about the best ways to support our students. Cambridge International School is one of the oldest schools trusted since 1983, years of stability and a strong track record of outstanding results, being one of the oldest schools in Dubai and the GEMS organisation. We produce the highest number of teacher leaders in the GEMS network that go on to leading their own departments or schools. If you want to be an outstanding practioner or have aspirations to be a leader, this is the place it will happen. However, I am not going to sugar coat it for you, we do not accept mediocracy. It involves hard work, passion, commitment and perseverance. If you want to be an outstanding teacher, if you want to be an outstanding leader in a safe environment where staff efficacy and staff voice is our guide and inspiration. This is the place for you. If this is what you are looking for then Cambridge is the school for you, so contact us and let us know you are there. See you soon.