School Minibus Driver

Girls' Schools Association; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenswood is seeking a confident minibus driver with a D1 licence to transport pupils safely to and from school during term time. The role is casual and term-time only, with morning and afternoon shifts and routes that may include Central London.

You will be reliable and punctual, maintaining a professional transport service and safeguarding standards while engaging with young people. The post offers term-time work with potential additional hours during the school day, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid D1 driving licence required.
• Confident in driving a minibus and transporting pupils safely.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils safely and reliably to and from school during term time.
• Opportunities to work additional hours during the school day, evenings and weekends.
• Routes may include journeys to and from Central London.

Skills

D1 driving licence

Job description

School Minibus Driver

Required Immediately | Casual Contract | Term-Time Only

Queenswood is seeking to appoint additional Drivers to join our team, transporting pupils safely and reliably to and from school during term time.

We are looking for a confident minibus driver who holds a D1 driving licence and is committed to providing a safe, reliable and professional transport service for our pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity for a responsible, punctual and approachable individual who enjoys working with young people and would like to play an important role in the daily life of the school.

Contract and Working Hours

• Contract type: Casual
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only (34 weeks per year), with hours varying according to transport requirements.
• Morning shifts: Likely to be between 6.00 am and 9.00 am, Monday to Friday.
• Afternoon shifts: 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Fridays.
• Routes may include journeys to and from Central London.
• There will be opportunities to work additional hours during the school day, in the evenings and at weekends, supporting all school departments with their transport and logistical needs.

Pay: £14.23 per hour

Essential Requirements

• A valid D1 driving licence.
• Confidence and competence in driving a minibus.
• A responsible and safety-conscious approach to transporting pupils.
• Reliability, punctuality and good communication skills.

Queenswood is a highly successful GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London.

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.

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.