Minibus Driver

Girls' Schools Association; Chester; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contracted hours

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Sick pay after probation

Job summary

The Queen’s School is seeking a part‑time Minibus Driver in Chester to transport pupils from the school to home on designated routes. You will be a visible ambassador, promoting the school’s values and ensuring learner safety throughout journeys.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will join a team of drivers, perform daily vehicle checks, and maintain high standards of vehicle presentation and passenger care. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with pupils, staff and parents.
• Ability to organize and plan daily vehicle use and routes.
• Willingness to be flexible with hours and tasks, including short notice changes.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils from school to home on designated routes.
• Carry out routine daily vehicle checks and ensure minibuses are clean and presentable.
• Safeguard passengers at all times and monitor roadworthiness before travel.
• Keep accurate records of vehicles and trips and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Record keeping

Job description

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in daily school life by safely transporting our pupils from school along planned routes at the end of each day. As a visible representative of the school, you will act as an ambassador, always demonstrating professionalism, while promoting our values and ethos.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will work collaboratively with a team of drivers responsible for our minibus fleet. Your duties will include completing routine daily vehicle checks and ensuring each minibus is presented to a high standard, reflecting the school’s professional and welcoming environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for transporting pupils from school and taking reasonable measures to safeguard passengers at all times. You will also conduct the necessary checks and inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy prior to travel. Please visit our website and read our candidate brochure for further information about the role at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/minibus-driver/.

Hours: The role is part‑time, term‑time only, 15 hours per week / 3 hours per day (15:00 to 18:00). Additional hours may be available for school trips, PE fixtures and extra‑curricular activities

Essential Requirements

1. A full, clean and valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
2. Proven experience of driving a minibus, HGV or PSV
3. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
4. Willingness to be flexible in working arrangements and work at short notice if the need arises
5. Initiative to plan their own work schedule
6. Capability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records
7. Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
8. Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Benefits of working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

1. Guaranteed, contracted hours
2. Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
3. School branded workwear provided
4. On-site parking
5. Pension Scheme
6. Sickness entitlement following qualifying period
7. Subsidised meals
8. School fees discount
9. A strong sense of community
10. Supportive colleagues
11. Regular social events

Salary

The FTE salary is £24,785 per annum, therefore actual salary for 15 hours per week is £7,879.00 per annum.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.