Minibus Driver

About the Role

A Boys' School in Ashford is looking for a reliable, responsible and professional Minibus Driver to join its Estates team.

Reporting directly to the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for safely transporting pupils to and from the school as part of the school's daily transport arrangements. This is a safeguarding-critical position, involving unsupervised access to pupils, and the successful candidate will therefore be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, reliability and safeguarding awareness.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced driver who enjoys working with young people and understands the importance of creating a safe, respectful and secure environment for pupils.

Key Responsibilities

* Safely transport pupils to and from according to the school's scheduled routes and timetable.

* Carry out morning and afternoon school transport runs, ensuring pupils arrive safely and on time.

* Maintain a calm, professional and courteous manner when interacting with pupils, parents, staff and members of the public.

* Ensure the minibus is driven safely and responsibly at all times, complying with UK road traffic legislation and school policies.

* Complete appropriate vehicle safety checks before journeys and report any defects, maintenance concerns or issues promptly to the Estates Manager.

* Maintain a clean, safe and presentable vehicle environment.

* Follow all school safeguarding, health and safety and transport procedures.

* Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with pupils.

* Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns and report any concerns through the school's established procedures.

* Ensure pupils are safely supervised during transportation and that appropriate procedures are followed when collecting and dropping off pupils.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

* A full, clean UK driving licence.

* D1 entitlement allowing you to legally drive a minibus carrying passengers.

* Previous experience driving a minibus or transporting passengers is highly desirable.

* An Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.

* Two professional references that can be contacted as part of the recruitment process.

* A reliable and responsible approach to work.

* Excellent punctuality and timekeeping.

* A professional attitude and strong communication skills.

* A clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding when working with children and young people.

Working Hours

The position operates Monday to Friday during school term time:

Morning: 6:15am – 8:15am
Afternoon: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

This is a term-time-only position, meaning there is no requirement to work during school holidays and no holiday pay/work during the holiday periods.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced driver with the required D1 entitlement, a clean UK driving licence and a genuine commitment to pupil safety and safeguarding, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your driving experience and relevant qualifications
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed