Home 2 School Driver (Hendon)

Blenheim Schools; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Blenheim Schools in Sunderland is seeking a Home to School Driver to transport pupils on designated routes with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and customer service.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, maintain records and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering a friendly, professional service to students and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold Full UK driving licence for at least 24 months.
• Driver CPC qualification and valid CPC card.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Flexible approach to working split shifts.
• Experience in transport, driving or customer-facing role.
• Commitment to safeguarding, safety and delivering excellent customer service.
• Calm, professional and dependable with ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure journeys run smoothly, efficiently and in line with transport regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents or safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Provide a friendly, professional and reassuring service to students, families and colleagues.
• Support ongoing safety, compliance and day-to-day operation of the transport service.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Safeguarding

Reliability

Professional demeanor

Relationship building

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Full UK driving licence (min 24 months)

Job description

Our community values kindness, resilience, and a love of learning. With a broad and engaging curriculum alongside a rich co-curricular program, we ensure that children from Preschool through to Year 6 flourish and reach their full potential. Safeguarding and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Are you a reliable, friendly, and safety-focused individual? We're looking for a Home to School Driver to join our team! This rewarding role is about more than just transporting students; it's about helping them start and end each school day feeling safe, supported, and valued.

As one of the first faces students see each morning and one of the last they see each afternoon, you'll play a crucial role in creating a positive experience for both students and families. Your mission will be to ensure safe, efficient journeys while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, customer service, and vehicle safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, values responsibility, and takes pride in delivering a professional and dependable transport service.

What You Will Be Doing

• Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure journeys run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with transport regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents, or safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Provide a friendly, professional, and reassuring service to students, families, and colleagues.
• Support the ongoing safety, compliance, and day-to-day operation of the transport service.

What You Will Bring

• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 24 months.
• Driver CPC qualification and valid CPC card.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A flexible approach to working split shifts.
• Experience in a transport, driving, or customer-facing role.
• A commitment to safeguarding, safety, and delivering excellent customer service.
• A calm, professional, and dependable approach with the ability to build positive relationships with students.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools dedicated to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year in 2025.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Salary: £20 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM & 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Contract: Permanent | Term Time

About the School

Welcome to Hendon Prep, a nurturing and inclusive independent preparatory school where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed. We pride ourselves on:

• Strong relationships and high standards of care
• A commitment to academic, social, and emotional development