Mini Bus Driver - Part Time

Continu Plus; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Continu Plus Academy is seeking a part-time Minibus Driver to operate school transport and contract vehicles on daily routes. You will drive minibuses and cars, following schedules and ensuring the safety of service users, some of whom may have disabilities.

The role includes basic vehicle checks, fueling, and maintaining cleanliness, with flexibility for route adjustments as needed. The post offers NJC Scale 3 points 3–6 with part-time hours to be discussed at interview; 15 hours per week, with

Responsibilities

• Drive allocated minibus and vehicles on scheduled routes safely and on time.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects; maintain fuel, oils and water levels.
• Ensure passenger safety, assist with passenger boarding and alighting as required.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and out, and ensure proper configuration of seats and safety equipment.
• Provide cover for other drivers and assist in route planning as required.

Job description

# Mini Bus Driver - Part TimeEmployer: Continu Plus AcademyLocation: Kidderminster, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: NJC Scale 3 point 3-6Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577804Job Reference: bus* Share :* PrintPost Title: Minibus DriverThe post will be:Pay: NJC Scale 3 Point 3-6 £24,796-£25,989Actual: £8,597 (15 hours a week)This is a part time post, hours to be discussed at interviewApply by: 1st November 2026About us and the roleTo drive a range of school and contract vehicles (as necessary) including minibuses & cars on routes and duties defined in daily schedules. Duties may include carrying internal or external clients/service users, deliveries and towing depending on the daily schedule, category of licence held and vehicle allocated. Service users will include children, some of whom may have mental and/or physical disabilities and/or behavioural problems.General Duties• To drive the allocated vehicle on and only on the specified route to the time schedule set, safely and diligently, having care for service users, colleagues, other road users and the vehicle.• To undertake and record specified daily checks, defect reporting and minor maintenance of vehicles, including checking serviceability of tail lifts and other specialist equipment, replenishment of fuel, oils and water, and tyre pressure checks, carrying out all necessary tasks to facilitate the safe and legal use of any vehicle operated.• To maintain the external cleanliness of the vehicle as required, and ensure the interior is kept in a clean and tidy condition as far as possible which may include sweeping and cleaning of the interior.• To prepare passenger vehicles as appropriate ensuring they are correctly configured for the type of duties to be undertaken including the correct number and type of adult seats, child seats, harnesses, clamps, and other necessary equipment.• To drive vehicles in a way that ensures that driving times accord with road traffic regulations and all other appropriate legislation (where necessary paying particular attention to compliance with Domestic or EU Driver Hours regulations, commercial vehicle speed limits and the prevention of overloading).• To ensure that all passengers are transported safely and with due care.• To provide cover for other Drivers as appropriate.• To assist in route planning as required. “We Will Work it Out”This post is subject to an enhanced from the Disclosure and Barring Service.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.### AttachmentsJob Advert Minibus Driver - Part Time - for merge### Safeguarding Statement:ContinU Plus Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Apply Now