Minibus Driver

Haileybury; Hertford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Lunch in dining hall

Gym and swimming facilities access

Job summary

Haileybury is seeking a Minibus Driver to transport pupils to and from the school during term time. The role focuses on safety, punctuality and the welfare of pupils, with responsibility for vehicle care before and after each run.

The successful applicant will hold a current D/D1 driving licence and ideally have experience driving a coach or minibus. Shifts include mornings, evenings, and Saturday mornings, with potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and reliability needed to transport pupils on time.
• Safe driving with focus on pupil welfare.
• Experience driving a coach or minibus is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport pupils to and from Haileybury during term time.
• Ensure pupils arrive on time for the start of the school day and are collected punctually after school.
• Maintain safety, comfort and welfare of pupils and care of the vehicle before and after each run.
• Cover shifts Monday to Friday: mornings and evenings; Saturdays mornings; may work additional hours as required.

Skills

Punctuality

Safe driving

Pupil welfare

Education

Driving licence D/D1

Job description

Permanent; Part Time (22 hours per week); Term-Time Only

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026

Haileybury wishes to appoint a Minibus Driver to take pupils to and from school at the start and end of the school day.

Role

The purpose of the Minibus Driver role is to safely transport pupils to and from the School, ensuring they arrive in time for the commencement of the school day and are collected punctually after school, during term time. Being responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the pupils, the post-holder must handle general care of the vehicle before and after each school run. In addition, the role will involve any other reasonable driving requests.

The successful applicant will hold a current driving licence with the required categories (D/D1) and will ideally have experience of driving a coach or minibus.

The Minibus Driver is required to cover the following shifts during term time; Monday-Friday, 6.30 am – 8.30 am, 6.25 pm – 8.25 pm and Saturday 6.30 am-8.30 am. The post-holder will be required to work reasonable additional hours as necessary for the proper performance of their duties.

We welcome applications from candidates who may wish to be considered for the morning or evening shifts only.

Please see the candidate brief for further information.

About Haileybury

Haileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.

Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.

• membership of the Operations staff pension scheme
• lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work)
• use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing centre

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.