School Bus Driver-1

International Schools Partnership - US & Canada; Dubai; On-site; AED 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquila School is seeking a dedicated Driver to transport students safely to and from campus. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean bus, ensuring student safety, and following all traffic laws and school procedures.

You will report to the Facility Manager and Transport & housekeeping supervisor, with hours from 5:30am to 5:00pm (Mon-Thu) and some Fridays 5:30am–2pm, plus occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have bus driving experience and valid driving credentials.
• Demonstrates safety-first mindset and adherence to policies.
• Experience with vehicle inspection and basic maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school in mornings and afternoons.
• Verify permissions for students riding with friends.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times.
• Obey all traffic laws and school/region regulations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all students on board.
• Discipline students when required to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist students getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and stay updated on procedures.
• Carry up-to-date RTA approvals on all trips and applicable documents.
• Other tasks as required by the school or regional office.

Skills

Bus driving

Safety compliance

Vehicle inspection

RTA approvals

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description for Driver-

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Key duties for all Drivers include:

• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
• Ensure safety of all students
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Ensure that your RTA approvals are up to date and carry them along on all trips

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by the Facility Manager and Transport & housekeeping supervisor

Hours of work- 8 hours from 5.30am-5.00pm (with appropriate break time) Monday to Thursday & 5.30am to 2pm on Fridays plus occasional evening and weekend work

Holidays- 30 days per school year

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.