Minibus Driver

Claires Inc.; Dorney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Professional development

Structured transport operation

Job summary

Claires Court is seeking a reliable School Minibus Driver in Maidenhead to join the Estates Team. This term-time role runs roughly 36 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:30, transporting pupils safely between school and activities with a calm, professional manner.

You will hold a Category D1 entitlement or PCV licence, with proven safe driving experience. The role requires safeguarding commitment and reliable punctuality in a busy school transport operation.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement, or PCV licence.
• Proven safe and confident driving experience.
• Good knowledge of the UK Highway Code.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle checks.
• Excellent punctuality and reliability.
• Polite, patient and helpful manner.
• Confidence interacting with pupils of different ages.
• Team-focused approach and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely along allocated routes.
• Transport pupils to and from school and activities.
• Familiarise yourself with routes and diversions.
• Complete passenger registers and daily transport records.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and fuel/oil/tyre checks.
• Keep minibuses clean and presentable.
• Report vehicle faults promptly.
• Ensure seat belts are worn and safety procedures followed.
• Maintain a calm, orderly environment on board.
• Report pupil behaviour or safety concerns.
• Work closely with Estates Team and wider staff.

Skills

Category D1 entitlement

PCV licence

Safe driving experience

Punctuality

Reliability

Good knowledge of Highway Code

Vehicle checks

Calm and professional manner

Job description

Looking for a reliable term time driving role? Join Claires Court and help pupils travel safely, comfortably and on time every day.

School Minibus Driver

Location: Maidenhead, SL6 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Term time, approximately 36 weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4:30pm Licence Required: Category D1 entitlement or appropriate PCV licence Experience Required: Proven safe and confident driving experience

A Driving Role with Real Responsibility Claires Court is looking for an experienced Minibus Driver to join its driving team in Maidenhead. Working as part of the Estates Team, you will be responsible for transporting pupils safely between school, home and school activities, while providing a calm, professional and friendly service. This is a term time position, approximately 36 weeks per year, working Monday to Friday from 10am to 4:30pm.

What You'll Be Doing

What You'll Be Doing This is more than simply getting from A to B. You will play an important role in making sure pupils travel safely and that the school's transport service runs smoothly.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving school minibuses safely along allocated routes
• Transporting pupils to and from school and school activities
• Familiarising yourself with routes, traffic patterns and any local diversions
• Completing passenger registers and daily transport records
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Checking fuel, oil, water, screen wash and tyres
• Keeping minibuses clean, tidy and presentable
• Reporting vehicle faults promptly
• Ensuring seat belts are worn and safety procedures are followed
• Maintaining a calm and orderly environment on board
• Reporting any significant pupil behaviour or safety concerns
• Working closely with the Estates Team and wider school staff

About You

We're looking for someone dependable, calm and confident behind the wheel, with the professionalism needed when transporting children and young people, To be considered, you will need:

• A valid, clean UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement, or anappropriate PCV licence
• Proven safe and confident driving experience
• Good knowledge of the UK Highway Code
• The ability to carry out basic vehicle checks
• Excellent punctuality and reliability
• A polite, patient and helpful manner
• Confidence interacting with pupils of different ages
• A flexible, team focused approach
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Experience driving larger or passenger carrying vehicles would be particularly relevant, and good knowledge of local roads would be useful.

Why Join Claires Court?

You will be joining a supportive school environment where safety, professionalism and teamwork genuinely matter. Claires Court offers:

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Term time working
• Regular professional development and training
• A structured school transport operation
• A role where reliability and good judgement are genuinely valued

The school also provides and expects ongoing training including safeguarding, first aid, defensive driving and manual handling where required.

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.