Minibus Driver

Claires Court; Woolley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time working

Professional development

Structured transport operation

Supportive environment

Job summary

Claires Court is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to join the Estates Team in Maidenhead. You will transport pupils safely between home, school and activities, delivering calm, professional service during term-time hours 1:00pm–7:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The role requires a clean UK D1 PCV licence with Driver CPC and previous safe driving experience. A team-focused, flexible approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid, clean UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement and Driver CPC.
• Proven safe and confident driving experience.
• Good knowledge of UK Highway Code.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with a team-focused mindset.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely along allocated routes.
• Transport pupils to and from school and activities.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report faults.
• Maintain punctual registers and transport records.
• Keep vehicles clean and presentable.
• Work with Estates Team to ensure smooth transport operations.

Job description

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

Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below.

Minibus Driver

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Term time, approximately 36 weeks

Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 7:30pm

Licence Requirements: A valid, clean UK Category D1 PCV driving licence with a valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification

Experience Required: Proven safe and confident driving experience

Start Date: September 2026

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 1:00pm to 7:30pm.

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, screenwash 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.

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 an appropriate 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.

Applications must be received by 8.00am on 10 September 2026.

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