Minibus Driver

HALLIFORD SCHOOL; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Halliford School is seeking a part-time minibus driver to support its students during term time. The role covers morning shifts from 6.30am and/or evening shifts from 3.30 or 4.45pm, with occasional ad hoc trips and some holiday shifts for maintenance bookings.

It's a temporary/term-time position with flexible hours aligned to school runs across SW London/Surry border routes. The role emphasises safety, punctuality, and a professional appearance while transporting pupils and staff between stops

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' clean driving licence.
• Current, clean D1 driving licence and PCV licence (arranged if needed).
• First Aid certificate and allergy training (can be arranged).
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records.
• Friendly, approachable demeanour and good communication with pupils, staff and parents.
• Smart appearance and trustworthy, punctual, flexible.
• Patient and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school vehicle in a responsible and competent manner.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and welfare of the pupils and staff onboard, ensuring seatbelts are worn.
• Plan the most effective route for the students, taking account of traffic conditions.
• Collect / drop students at the agreed stops.
• Perform vehicle checks before and after each journey and report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents promptly.
• Keep the vehicles clean and in roadworthy condition.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Maintain a professional and presentable appearance at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and other relevant instructions.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of the vehicle and users.

Skills

Driving licence

D1 licence

PCV licence

First Aid

Record keeping

Communication

Professional appearance

Punctuality

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

School Minibus Driver Part Time, Term Time Only Starting as soon as possible Salary £15.70 per hour We are looking for a school minibus driver to help deliver a safe and efficient minibus service to our students. You would be expected to drive the minibus in a safe, responsible and competent manner, covering a variety of routes and working as part of a team with our other drivers. You would be required to work a morning shift commencing at 6.30am and / or an evening shift commencing at 3.30 or 4.45pm. There would also be the option to participate in ad hoc driving to assist school trips at other times in the day and some shifts available in the school holidays to assist with driving the minibuses to maintenance bookings. Due to the nature of the hours, this role would suit an individual who is happy to work for a few hours in the morning and / or the afternoon with the daytime free. This is a part-time permanent position with flexible hours during term time. The regular daily shifts involve picking up and dropping off students from the SW London / Surrey border area.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school vehicle in a responsible and competent manner.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and welfare of the pupils and staff onboard, ensuring seatbelts are worn.
• Plan the most effective route for the students, taking account of traffic conditions.
• Collect / drop students at the agreed stops.
• Perform vehicle checks before and after each journey and report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents promptly.
• Keep the vehicles clean and in roadworthy condition.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Maintain a professional and presentable appearance at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and other relevant instructions.
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of the vehicle and users.

Required skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' clean driving licence.
• Possession of a current, clean D1 driving licence and a PCV licence (school can arrange this as required).
• First Aid Certificate & allergy training (can be arranged if needed).
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records.
• Friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents.
• Smart appearance.
• Trustworthy, reliable and punctual.
• Flexible.
• Patient and able to work well with others.

Conditions of Employment The post-holder must uphold the School's policy in respect of all matters related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities in the written statement of conditions of employment (The Contract of Employment). The post-holder is required to support and encourage the School's ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Headmaster and Governing Body. The post-holder would also be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably assigned by the Headmaster. The Job Description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and this must not be construed. This Job Description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.