WALTHAMSTOW HALL

Minibus Driver Part-Time, Term-Time

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commencing	November 2026 or earlier by negotiation
Summary of the role	Walthamstow Hall operates a range of routes for collecting anddropping pupils from home to School and vice versa.We are looking for a Minibus Driver to transport pupils on theSchool's fleet of buses. The role includes driving pupils to andfrom Schools, pick-up/drop-offs on our assigned routes, after-school activities, and school trips.
The post involves	Driving pupils on an allocated route, collecting anddropping to and from School in a timely manner.Abiding with current law and always ensuring the safetyof passengers and inform the Bursar/Transport Managerof any incidents immediately.Always ensuring the safeguarding of passengers incompliance with current legislation.Ensuring parents, pupils and staff are always treated withpoliteness and courtesy.Being responsible for daily checks of allocated vehicle andreport any defects or non-compliance to theBursar/Transport Manager immediately.Keeping the vehicle clean throughout.• Undertaking training as required.
Skills and Qualifications	• Hold a DI Driver licence (essential). Must be 2I years of age and under 70 (essential). Anydriver over the age of 70, confirmation from the School'sInsurer is required.Must have held a clean, full licence for a minimum of 12months before being eligible for assessment (DIendorsement).Knowledge and experience of basic vehicle maintenance.

	• Ability to maintain confidence.	Full understanding of the School's safe driving procedures, rest breaks, fitness to drive, carrying of cargo, major incident procedures (list not exhaustive). Able to communicate politely and courteously.
Personal Qualities	parents, pupils and staff. • Highly organised with good time keeping. • Flexible.	Excellent communicator and ability to interact with all Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Line Manager	Transport Manager/Bursar
Hours		19.75 hours worked each week on a split shift basis, working term-time only. Monday to Thursday 06:45-09:00 and I7:00-18:45 Friday 06:45-09:00 and I6:00-17:30
Salary	on routes.	The School reserves the right to adjust these hours depending
		£15.97 per hour
Benefits	Membership of the relevant School's Defined Bursar's Office). Cycle to Work Scheme.	Contribution Pension Scheme (details available from the Refreshments/meals during term time working hours. Use of the School's Fitness Room and Swimming Pool (at
Safeguarding	allocated times). Free onsite parking. Wellbeing package.	Ongoing training and development. All staff have a responsibility for promoting and
Requirements	activity.	safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact and are required to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding Policy Statement. If, while carrying out their duties, a member of staff becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must immediately report their concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The role amounts to a regulated

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act I974 and subsequent legislation, the school is obliged to provide you with a work place and working conditions which so far as is reasonably practicable, are safe and without risk to health. You are required by health and safety legislation to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for the health and safety of others. You are required to keep all mandatory training up to date.

Walthamstow Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted on the School’s Application Form. Candidates should:

• Email your application to: hr@whall.school

• Hard copies may be posted/given to:

HR Department

Walthamstow Hall

Holly Bush Lane

Sevenoaks

Kent TN13 3UL

The closing date for applications is Monday 7 September 2026 at 09:00.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the post, commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date.

References will be taken up before interviews.

August 2026