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Minibus Driver (Term Time Only) Job Description & Person Specification 6.30am 8.30am and 5.15pm – 7.15pm Monday – Friday (20hrs per week) September 2026
| Responsible to: | Transport Logistics Supervisor and the Estate Services Manager |
| Line manages: | N/A |
| Job Overview | The role of the School Minibus Driver is to transport children safely to and from the School in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the children (passengers), other road users and members of the public at all times. The Minibus Driver willalso support the Estate department on occasion collecting and delivering items within the local area. |
| Duties and Responsibilities: | Key Responsibilities Collect pupils before the start of the school day from specified locations along the given route, arriving at school by 8.30am. Deliver pupils at the end of the school day to the specified locations along the given route. Minibuses depart from the school at 5.30pm daily, unless all expected passengers are not present, or directed otherwise by the Transport Logistics Supervisor. Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the children. All children must have their seat belts fastened at all times. Prior to alljourneys, carry out safety checks of the vehicle and report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents promptly to the Transport Logistics Supervisor. Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use. Refuel the vehicle as required. Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage. Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day promptly flagging any missing children as required. In the event that delays to the timetable are expected, to safely contact parents using the School's mobile phone provided for this purpose. Maintain and help to promote a good school image, working attire should be worn |
| all times. | Adhere to the School's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at Attend termly meetings as directed by the Estate Services Manager. | |
| Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of School related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information. | ||
| The duties set out above are not exhaustive and the School may request that the post holder carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with their skils and abilities. | ||
| Keys Skills & Knowledge: | Full, clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or PsV licence, D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01.01.1997 considered) Experienced and confident in driving a minibus or similar e.g. large van Ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records. Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance. | |
| Personal Competencies & Qualities: | Pro-active, approachable, friendly, polished and professional Ability to communicate with and relate to children and sensitive to their needs Honest, punctual and reliable – has a strong work ethic Flexible with working hours Able to work unsupervised and use initiative yet also work well as a team | |
| Commitment to Safeguarding and Welfare | position holder will: | services delivered by the School The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times the Help to safeguard the children's wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching profession. |
| Promoting the Health, Safety and | training as required by the School. At all times the position holder will: | Promptly raise any concerns to the Schoo's Designated Safeguarding Lead and work with other services as needed. Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction |
| Wellbeing of Pupils and Staff | responsibility. | Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School's H&S policy. |
| Probationary | Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area of |
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.