School Minibus Driver
Department: Operations
Job Overview
The School Minibus Driver is accountable to the Head via the Transport Manager on matters relating to transport and Health and Safety, to the Senior Deputy Head Pastoral on matters relating to student wellbeing and pastoral care, and to parents.
School Minibus Drivers
£14.75 per hour
We have the vacancy for a variety of roles:
Purpose of the Job
To transport day students from the surrounding area to School and return and provide transportation for trips, sports fixtures and other events.
Key Duties
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Responsibilities
- To drive School minibuses in a safe and legal manner to ensure the safe transportation of School pupils from the surrounding area to School and return;
- To comply with Operator License Regulations by conducting a minibus daily check sheet before and after each journey, completing paperwork for tachograph requirements and attending a quarterly eye test;
- To report any vehicle defects to the Transport Manager in a timely manner;
- To go to pick up points as indicated by the Transport Manager ensuring that students are picked up on time and arrive at school by 08:20 (traffic and weather permitting);
- To report any faults, breakdown and accidents with the school minibuses to the Transport Manager;
- To comply with the School’s policies and procedures with regard to the safe transportation of pupils at all times;
- To ensure that the minibus is safe, clean and secure when not in use;
- To monitor fuel levels, ensuring that there is sufficient fuel in the minibus for the next journey;
- To take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students under your care and supervision as minibus driver, including ensuring that students adhere to the Code of Conduct and that all passengers wear seatbelts throughout all journeys;
- To report all complaints and incidences with students, parents or the public to the Transport Manager on return to the School;
- To communicate with the Transport Manager (and parents if applicable) about any external factors such as flooding or roadworks that may affect their run via a School mobile phone
Closing Date
16/01/2026