School Minibus Driver (Term-Time Only)

St Peter's Prep; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 9,151 - 11,184; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's Prep in Lympstone seeks a responsible School Minibus Driver for a permanent, term-time only position. You'll drive a 9-seater minibus, ensuring pupil safety and well-being during their daily commute.

The role requires good interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety. The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week, primarily in the mornings and afternoons, with additional hours for trips and events.

A uniform is provided, and adherence to driving safety standards is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Responsible and friendly individual passionate about children's safety.
• Knowledge of driving health and safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain high standards of driving, appearance, and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Drive pupils on one of the 9-seater minibuses.
• Work 20 hours per week during term time.
• Transport pupils on trips, visits, and sporting events.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding pupils

Understanding of driving health and safety

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you a responsible and friendly individual with a passion for ensuring the safety and well-being of children? Join our team as a School Minibus Driver and make a difference in our pupils’ daily commute.

St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone is seeking a suitably qualified and competent driver to drive pupils on one of our 9-seater School minibuses. A PCV (CPC) qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a permanent, term-time only position, for which the salary is £10,168 per annum (including paid holiday entitlement). The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, two hours each morning (from 06:30) and two hours each afternoon (from 16:45) plus any agreed additional paid daytime hours to transport pupils on trips, visits and sporting events.

Good interpersonal skills, a commitment to safeguarding pupils and a knowledge of driving health and safety are essential, as is a positive attitude and awareness and understanding of a school environment. Driving liveried vehicles, minibus drivers are expected to wear a uniform and to maintain high standards of driving, appearance and behaviour.

Application forms will be reviewed upon receipt and an interview date will be arranged shortly after.

Recruitment Team,
St Peter’s Preparatory School,
Harefield,
Lympstone
EX8 5AU

**Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs.**

St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.