Minibus Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is seeking a term-time minibus driver to collect students each morning and transport them to and from College safely. The role features a short daily shift with training available for the D1 licence category, though it is not essential.

A full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available. Responsibilities include collecting students before College, ensuring safe transport, and delivering a high-quality,

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• At least 2 years' driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect students each morning before College.
• Transport students to and from College safely.
• Provide an efficient and professional transport service to students.

Skills

Flexible and approachable

Punctual and reliable

Safeguarding responsibilities

Education

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

This is a term-time minibus driver post at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, with early weekday shifts from 7am to 9am. The core of the work is collecting students each morning and transporting them to and from College safely. The role stands out for its short daily shift and because training is given for the D1 licence category, which is not essential. A full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Collect students each morning before College
• Transport students to and from College safely
• Provide an efficient and professional transport service to students

Registration & licences

• Full, clean driving licence

Experience

• At least 2 years' driving experience

Skills & knowledge

• Flexible and approachable manner
• Punctual and reliable
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Good knowledge of the surrounding areas

What’s offered

• High quality in-house coaching and mentoring
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities
• Access to Trust networks and professional development
• Access to Darlington networks
• Highly supportive and collaborative staff team