Minibus Driver

Position: Minibus Driver  

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday during term-time as follows:

For the morning service between: 06:30 to 08:45, For the afternoon service: 16:30 to 18:45

Applicants may apply to work either mornings or afternoons or both

The closing date for this position will be Wednesday 7th October

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. 

We are currently looking for a minibus driver to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an addition role to cover one of our new routes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive one of the school minibuses on a set route to transport pupils to and from school, driving skilfully and carefully, always within the legal speed limits and adhering to the highway code whether passengers are on board the vehicle or not

• Ensure pupils adhere to the safety policies whilst on route including ensuring that they wear seatbelts during each journey

• Ensure the vehicle is operating properly each day by carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks and reporting any faults for repair

• Have a general and constant awareness of Health and Safety whilst working

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Full, clean driving licence with a D1 classification 

• Good knowledge of general vehicle maintenance

• Able to recognise and to deal appropriately with emergency situations

• Experience of working with children or young people

What We Offer:

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) 

• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.