Minibus Driver

Girls' Schools Association; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

excellent pension scheme

life insurance

hospital surgical treatment insurance

cash plan scheme for wellbeing

Job summary

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver to transport students and staff to events, ensuring safety and welfare at all times.

Applicants must hold a current, clean D1 entitlement; a PCV licence is an advantage. The role includes DBS checks and safeguarding measures, with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driving licence with D1 entitlement (unrestricted or obtained before 1 January 1997).
• PCV licence is an advantage.
• Good standard of education and effective communication with children and staff.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks including DBS and references.

Responsibilities

• Drive students and staff to and from events, ensuring safety and welfare.
• Maintain cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles, including refuelling as required.
• Report any vehicle defects or incidents in line with school procedures.
• Keep accurate vehicle and user records; support health and safeguarding obligations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interacting with children

Reliability

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Paid as Advised

£14.53 per hour

About Bedford Girls’ School

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

About the Role:

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to join our team. This role is key in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of students and staff to and from school events.

We are seeking a candidate who holds a current, clean and valid driving licence with D1 entitlement (unrestricted or obtained prior to 1 January 1997), with a PCV licence considered an advantage. The successful applicant will have a good standard of education, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be confident in engaging with both children and staff. They will be reliable and bring a positive, can-do attitude to their work. Ideally, they will also have previous experience of working with children and transporting passengers in a similar role.

The successful candidate will undergo the appropriate safeguarding checks which include an enhanced DBS check, children's barred list check and references.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving students and staff to and from events, ensuring their safety, comfort, and welfare at all times.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of school vehicles, including refuelling as required.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incidents, or accidents in line with school procedures.
• Ensuring accurate vehicle and user records are maintained.
• Supporting the school in meeting health, safety, and safeguarding obligations.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

We offer a wide range of benefits including,

• excellent pension scheme
• life insurance
• hospital surgical treatment insurance
• cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits

Closing date: 23 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail] or ring 01234 369500

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

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.

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.