School Driver

Girls' Schools Association; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenswood School in London is seeking a reliable School Driver to provide safe, punctual transport for pupils during term time. The role requires confident navigation of busy London roads and a professional, pupil-focused approach.

The ideal candidate will have a full, valid driving licence and a good safety record, with safeguarding awareness and excellent communication skills. Desirable: minibus experience or D1 licence. Casual hours with potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with clean record
• Knowledge of London roads and navigation
• Safeguarding responsibilities understanding
• Reliable, punctual and flexible attitude
• Professional conduct with pupils, parents and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Drive pupils to and from school during term time
• Navigate Central London and other routes confidently
• Adhere to safeguarding and pupil welfare standards
• Possibility of additional hours in evenings and weekends

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Full, valid driving licence

D1 driving licence (desirable)

Tools

Minibus driving qualification

Job description

Required immediately.

Queenswood is looking to appoint an additional School Driver to join our friendly and dedicated team, providing safe, reliable and professional transport for pupils to and from school during term time.

We are seeking a confident, capable and experienced driver with an excellent knowledge of London roads. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating busy London traffic and will take pride in delivering a safe, punctual and dependable transport service for our pupils.

Applicants should have strong general driving experience and a commitment to maintaining high standards of road safety.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Contract and Working Hours -

Contract type: Casual, with potential for a permanent appointment.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only (34 weeks per year).

Morning runs

: Monday to Friday : Approximately 6.00 am – 8.15 am.

Afternoon/evening runs

: Monday to Thursday: 5.45 pm – 8.15 pm, Friday: 4.15 pm – 6.30 pm.

Routes will include journeys to and from Central London, as well as other areas as required.

There may also be opportunities to undertake additional hours during the school day, in the evenings and at weekends, supporting various school departments with transport and logistical requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A full, valid driving licence and a good driving record.
• Confidence and competence driving in London, including busy urban roads and challenging traffic conditions.
• A good geographical knowledge of London and the ability to navigate routes confidently.
• A responsible, safety-conscious approach to transporting pupils.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner when dealing with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of pupil welfare.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience driving a minibus or other passenger transport vehicle.
• A D1 driving licence or relevant minibus driving qualification.
• Previous experience working in a school or similar environment.
• A willingness to undertake minibus training and obtain any additional qualifications required for the role.

If you are a confident, reliable and professional driver with a good knowledge of London roads, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Minibus driving experience is desirable but not essential. Above all, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate excellent driving standards, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our pupils.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks with past employers.