Minibus Driver

Claires Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Claires Court in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to join the Estates Team, transporting pupils safely between home, school and activities during term time (approximately 36 weeks per year). The role runs Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:30, delivering a calm, professional and friendly service.

You will drive minibuses on allocated routes, carry passenger registers, perform daily safety checks and report any faults promptly, ensuring pupils are seated and supervised

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement or PCV licence.
• Proven safe and confident driving experience with children.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Highway Code and vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely on 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 basic vehicle inspections.
• Check fuel, oil, water, screen wash and tyres; report faults promptly.
• Keep minibuses clean and presentable; maintain a calm onboard environment.
• Ensure seat belts are worn and safety procedures are followed.
• Work with Estates Team and school staff to safeguard pupils.

Skills

Safe driving

Pupil welfare safeguarding

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement or PCV licence

Job description

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

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 will include:

• 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

The role requires a professional, proactive and safety conscious approach at all times.

Experience Required

Proven safe and confident driving experience A Driving Role with Real Responsibility, 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 reliabilityA 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. 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.

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