Part-Time School Minibus Driver – After-School Transport

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time, term-time contract

Professional development

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust seeks a reliable Minibus Driver to transport pupils from Kenton and Cockwood Primary School to the after-school club in Starcross. The role is a part-time, term-time contract working 39 weeks per year.

You will perform safety checks before and after journeys, uphold safeguarding procedures, and help pupils follow behaviour expectations during transit with a calm, respectful presence.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving licence with entitlement to drive a minibus (D1 category).
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Understands safeguarding welfare of children.
• Can be a calm and supportive presence.
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the school minibus on designated route to transport pupils from their school to the afterschool club.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks before and after each journey, reporting any defects promptly.
• Ensure pupils embark and disembark safely, following safeguarding and supervision procedures at all times.
• Always drive safely and responsibly, in accordance with road traffic legislation and School policies, including Health & Safety guidelines for Minibus Drivers.
• Support pupils to follow behaviour expectations during transit, promoting a calm and respectful environment.

Skills

D1 minibus licence entitlement

People skills with children and adults

Friendly and patient

Safeguarding awareness

Calm and supportive demeanor

Job description

Coast and Vale Learning Trust seeks a reliable Minibus Driver to transport pupils from Kenton and Cockwood Primary School to the after-school club in Starcross. The role is a part-time, term-time contract working 39 weeks per year.

You will perform safety checks before and after journeys, uphold safeguarding procedures, and help pupils follow behaviour expectations during transit with a calm, respectful presence.