Home-to-School Driver

Blenheim Schools; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Huddersfield Grammar School is seeking a warm, reliable Home-to-School Driver to join our transport team. You'll be one of the first people our students see each morning and one of the last at the end of the day, helping them feel welcomed and safe.

Working term-time only, 20 hours per week (6.45am-8.45am and 15.45-17.45). You will transport students on designated routes, complete vehicle checks, keep passenger registers and assist with maintenance scheduling.

Qualifikationen

• Hold a valid PSV/PCV Category D1 Licence.
• Full UK driving licence held for 24+ months.
• Current Driver CPC qualification.
• Friendly and approachable, able to communicate with adults and students.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with split shifts.
• Committed to maintaining high safety and customer service standards.

Aufgaben

• Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and defect reporting.
• Follow planned routes and school procedures for safe journeys.
• Maintain passenger registers and transport records.
• Support vehicle maintenance scheduling and servicing.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the school with families.

Kenntnisse

PSV/PCV Category D1 Licence

Full UK driving licence

Driver CPC qualification

Friendly communication

Reliable and punctual

Split shifts flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title: Home-to-School Driver

Location: Huddersfield Grammar, Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX

Salary: Up to £13,312 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 20 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 6.45am - 8.45am & 15.45pm - 17.45pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School

We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on student wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do.

Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School.

Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our students to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community.

Role Purpose

At Huddersfield Grammar School, we know that a great school day starts long before students step into the classroom. That's why we're looking for a warm, reliable and friendly Home-to-School Driver to join our transport team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and takes pride in providing a safe, caring and dependable service. As one of the first people our students see each morning and one of the last at the end of the day, you'll play an important role in helping them feel welcomed, valued and ready to learn. You'll also build positive relationships with families and become a trusted ambassador for the school within the local community.

Working during term time, you'll help ensure our transport service runs smoothly, safely and efficiently, giving parents confidence that their children are in good hands. More than just a driver, you'll be an important part of our school community, helping to create a positive and reassuring start and finish to each student's day.

What you will be doing

• Safely transport students to and from school on designated routes.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, defect reporting and required transport records.
• Follow planned routes and ensure journeys are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with school procedures.
• Maintain accurate passenger registers and transport administration.
• Support the upkeep and scheduling of vehicle maintenance and servicing requirements.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the school, building positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

What you will bring

• A confident and experienced driver with a valid PSV/PCV Category D1 Licence required.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence, held for at least 24 months.
• A holder of a current Driver CPC qualification.
• Friendly, approachable and able to communicate effectively with both adults and students.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working split shifts.
• Adaptable, organised and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to 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 power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

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

Up to £13,312 per annum (depending on experience)