School Minibus Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development and learning

Professional fee reimbursement

Rental deposit loan

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a dedicated minibus driver for Wrenn School. You will transport pupils safely each weekday morning from 7.40am to 8.40am, across 38 term-time weeks, ensuring punctual arrival and wellbeing on board.

Role requires Enhanced DBS clearance, right to work in the UK, and online pre-interview checks. Visa sponsorship is not available; reliability and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Separate barred list check may be required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Online checks before interview.
• References.
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils safely to school each weekday morning
• Operate the minibus in line with safety regulations
• Maintain a calm and supportive environment for pupils on board
• Carry out basic vehicle checks to keep the minibus in good working order
• Transport pupils on ad hoc educational visits and other school activities

Skills

Minibus driving

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Pupil welfare

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Right to work in the UK

Job description

This permanent post at Wrenn School involves a short weekday morning run, 7.40am to 8.40am, across 38 term-time weeks. The driver brings pupils safely and calmly to school and carries out basic checks to keep the minibus roadworthy. Occasional trips to educational visits and school activities are also part of the role. An enhanced DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Transport pupils safely and comfortably to school each weekday morning
• Operate the school minibus in line with safety regulations
• Maintain a calm and supportive environment for pupils on board
• Carry out basic vehicle checks to keep the minibus in good working order
• Transport pupils on ad hoc educational visits and other school activities

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent driving with strong safety awareness
• Basic vehicle knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding
• Maintaining order and enforcing behaviour expectations
• Flexibility and adaptability

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Separate barred list check
• Right to work in the UK
• Online checks before interview
• References
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate

Other

• Reliability and punctuality
• Positive and supportive manner
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing

What’s offered

• Vivup benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development and learning
• Professional fee reimbursement
• Rental deposit loan
• Local Government Pension Scheme