Minibus Driver

Bloxham School Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloxham School is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver to join the Operations and Logistics team on a part-time, term-time basis. You will operate a designated minibus route, collect and return pupils, and help ensure travel is safe and timely.

The role is 20 hours a week (6am-8am and 6pm-8pm, Mon-Fri), with occasional overtime for activities and weekend fixtures. A full UK driving licence with D/D1 entitlement and a clean DVLA record are required; prior minibus experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Punctual, courteous and takes pride in appearance.
• Ability to manage minor vehicle maintenance and follow safety procedures.
• Experience with minibus driving is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a designated minibus route, collect and return pupils.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with pupils and families.
• Carry out daily safety checks and basic vehicle upkeep.
• Maintain a safe and tidy vehicle in line with transport policies.
• Assist with occasional additional transport tasks as required.

Skills

Punctual

Courtesy

Safety‑minded

Job description

Are you a safe, reliable driver with a friendly manner and a strong sense of responsibility?

Bloxham School is seeking a Minibus Driver to join our Operations and Logistics team on a part-time, term-time only basis. This is an important and rewarding role supporting the school community by ensuring pupils travel safely to and from school each day.

Working Arrangements:

• 20 hours per week, 6am to 8am and 6pm to 8pm Monday to Friday
• Additional overtime will be offered to cover weekday activities and weekend sporting fixtures
• Term Time Only, 34 weeks per year

Start Date:

• September 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a designated minibus route, collecting and returning pupils in accordance with the school’s transport timetable.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with pupils and their families.
• Carry out daily safety checks and basic vehicle upkeep (e.g. refuelling, cleaning, and reporting faults).
• Maintain a safe and tidy vehicle, complying with road safety regulations and the school’s transport policies.
• Assist with occasional additional transport-related tasks as requested by the Operations and Logistics Manager.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full UK driving licence with D, D1 or D1(101) entitlement.
• Has held a driving licence for at least 5 years and is medically fit to drive in line with DVLA guidelines.
• Is punctual, courteous, and takes pride in their work and appearance.
• Is confident managing minor vehicle maintenance and following safety procedures.
• Is available to work early morning and late afternoon shifts during term time.
• Experience driving a minibus or similar vehicle is desirable but not essential.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

• A supportive and friendly working environment within a respected independent school.
• Regular part-time hours with school holidays off.
• Training provided, including safeguarding and first aid where required.
• A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of school life.
• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet here .

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.