Bloxham School is seeking a reliable, organised and proactive Transport Operations Supervisor to support the day-to-day planning and delivery of our transport services. This is a key operational role within the Operations and Logistics Department, ensuring the safe, efficient and professional transport of pupils across a wide range of school activities.

Working closely with the Operations and Logistics Manager, you will help oversee home-to-school transport, sports fixtures, activities and airport transfers, while also providing driving cover and supporting vehicle maintenance.

The Role:

 As Transport Operations Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily administration and planning of the school’s transport services.
• Providing minibus driving cover when required, including morning and evening routes.
• Collecting and returning pupils safely in line with published timetables.
• Liaising professionally with parents regarding transport arrangements and enquiries.
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of transport for fixtures, activities and events.
• Preparing, issuing and managing transport documentation and records.
• Maintaining accurate transport logs and updating transport management systems.
• Coordinating vehicle servicing, inspections and deliveries with external providers.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance tasks to ensure roadworthiness and presentation.
• Supporting the on-call rota, including occasional mornings, evenings and weekends.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of safety, communication and service delivery across the School’s transport operation.

The Person:

We are looking for someone who is practical, dependable and highly organised, with a strong sense of responsibility and a positive, professional approach.

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence with D, D1 or D101 entitlement.
• Minimum of five years’ driving experience.
• Experience in office administration and transport-related coordination.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge.
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and use initiative.
• Fit to drive in line with DVLA requirements.

Desirable:

• Transport-related qualification.
• Experience driving minibuses or vans.

You will be a strong team player who is also comfortable working independently, with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to undertake training as required.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Why Join Bloxham School:

• Be part of a supportive Operations and Logistics team.
• Play a vital role in the daily life and safety of pupils.
• Work within a well-established school community with high professional standards.
• Access training and development opportunities.

  Working Arrangements:

• Monday to Friday 6am to 8am plus 15 hours per week flexi time to complete scheduled tasks – a total of 25 hours a week
• Term time only (34 weeks a year)

  Start Date:

• As soon as possible

  Salary:

• £14,302 per annum (full time equivalent £28,724 per annum)

Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

• Application deadline – 9am, Monday 2 February 2026

  Safeguarding:

 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.