Transport Supervisor KS111

• Job Summary
• Main Purpose of the Role

  To support the effective day-to-day running of the school's transport operations by supervising minibus drivers, ensuring safe and timely pupil transport, and assisting with fleet management.

  This role includes a combination of supervisory responsibilities and driving duties, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency and clear communication.

  General Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily transport operations, including scheduling and coordination of minibus drivers.
  • Support logistical planning for school trips, sports fixtures, and off-site activities.
  • Supervise the accurate records of transport activities, including journey logs, pupil attendance, fuel usage, and incident reports.
  • Liaise with teaching, administrative, and support staff to meet transport requirements.
  • Assist with managing driver rotas, absences, and vehicle allocations.
  • Support emergency transport arrangements and safeguarding procedures as needed.
  • Promote and uphold a high standard of health and safety practices across all transport operations.
  • Undertake driving duties as required.
  • Any other reasonable management request.
  Person Specification

  The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

  Essential

  • Previous experience in transport operations or fleet supervision.
  • A valid UK driving licence (category D1 preferred).
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise and support a small team effectively.
  • Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
  • Calm, professional and able to handle emergencies or incidents confidentially.

  Desirable

  • Experience as a School Bus Driver or in an educational transport setting.
  • First Aid or MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training.
  Hours of Work
  • Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week).
  • This role may require occasional evening and weekend work to attend events (e.g Open Mornings) and to address transport issues as they arise.
  Remuneration
  • A salary in the range of £33,000 - £35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individual's skills and experience.
  Holidays
  • 23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
  Benefits
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
  • Complimentary lunch is provided.
  • Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
  • Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
  • Employee benefit and discount platform.
  Wellbeing
  • Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
  • Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
  • Generous sickness policy.
  • Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing package.
  For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.
• Category
• Support Staff
  (Support Staff)
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Salary
• A salary in the range of £33,000 - £35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individual's skills and experience.
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document