Bus Assistants
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Bus Assistants for our Tatu
Day and Athi River Day Campuses willing and ready to start in January
2023.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network
of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will
shape the African Century.
ABOUT NOVA PIONEER
Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends
a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that
cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around
them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing
content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we
are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of
schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through
secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach
that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It
allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and
collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 13 schools in South Africa and
Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of
students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit
www.novapioneer.com.
Responsibilities
- Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote
them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
- Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each
person’s contributions and style.
- Maintain Door to Door Policy for pick-up and
drop-off of pupils.
- Ensure that every pupil is seated and using
seat-belt before commencement of every journey.
- Attend staff meetings that arise throughout the
school year.
- Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they
board/alight the bus and hand them to the designated guardian.
- Advise the Transport Manager of any improvement
involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking route
timings.
- Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry from parents to
the Transport Manager.
- Deliver medication and convey dosage instructions to
the school nurse.
- Ensure that all pupils on route are on-board before
commencement of journey.
- Communicate to Transport Manager and School Dean
regarding pupil behaviour.
- Ensure all on board are aware of rules and
responsibilities as passengers.
- Maintain order and discipline in the school bus.
- Familiarize with all School bus routes and
timings.
- Perform any other duties as assigned while not on
route.
Safety
- Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils.
- Ensure that pupils don’t drink or eat while the bus
is in motion to avoid choking.
- Ensure that pupils stand only when the bus comes to
a complete halt.
- Take prompt action in times of distress such as
accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily.
- Follow the emergency procedure and work hand in hand
with the driver to administer first aid where necessary.
Qualifications
- Possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added
advantage.
- Ability to work, monitor and assist young children
while on the bus.
- Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months)
Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus
transportation.
- Ability to take care of pupils while on the bus.
- Client service and public interaction skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and listening communications
skills.
- First aid knowledge.
How to Apply