School Bus Driver – Safe Student Transport & Mobility

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks a School Bus Driver to transport pupils to and from school and other approved locations. You will assist children with mobility, manage wheelchair safety, and ensure on-time, safe journeys while complying with tachograph and logbook requirements.

The role requires a Cat. D license, DQC, and Digital Tachograph Card, with strong English communication and teamwork abilities to support a smooth transport operation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to drive a minibus safely to Cat. D standards.
• Hold a full D1 licence and a valid DQC.
• Be able to use safety and mobility aids for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school or authorised locations.
• Assist children in and out of the vehicle.
• Ensure secure wheelchairs and operate lifts/ramps.
• Maintain vehicle logs and report incidences promptly.
• Adhere to tachograph rules and vehicle maintenance tasks.

Skills

Minibus driving

Safety & mobility aids

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

English communication

Education

Category D1 licence

Driver qualification card (DQC)

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks a School Bus Driver to transport pupils to and from school and other approved locations. You will assist children with mobility, manage wheelchair safety, and ensure on-time, safe journeys while complying with tachograph and logbook requirements.

The role requires a Cat. D license, DQC, and Digital Tachograph Card, with strong English communication and teamwork abilities to support a smooth transport operation.