School Transport Coordinator

St Thomas More Catholic Academy; Longton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a meticulous School Transport Coordinator to lead planning, coordination and optimisation of our school transport logistics across the Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke-On-Trent region. The role ensures safe, compliant, cost-effective transport for pupils and staff, with responsibility for route planning, fleet coordination and data management.

You will manage end-to-end transport operations, deploying resources, vehicles and drivers

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Plan, optimise, and manage daily transport routes and schedules
• Coordinate transport for trips, fixtures, and ad-hoc requirements
• Manage external transport providers where required
• Schedule and track servicing, MOTs, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and school policies
• Monitor vehicle safety checks and maintain audit-ready records
• Arrange driver training, assessments, and compliance checks
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new drivers
• Ensure driver schedules align with route and service demands
• Ensure adherence to the School's Minibus Policy and regulatory requirements
• Act as the central point of contact for transport-related queries

Skills

Operational scheduling

Organisational skills

Transport safety regulations

Data interpretation

IT skills

Calm, solution-focused

Professionalism

Education

Relevant qualification in Logistics or Administration

Job description

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

School Transport Coordinator

Starting Salary: £29,071 (actual £25,116 based on 37 hours)

Hours: 37

Term Time

Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

St Gabriel's the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven School Transport Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination, and optimisation of our school's transport logistics in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke-On-Trent region. This is a pivotal operational role responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and efficient transport services for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will take ownership of route planning, fleet coordination, regulatory compliance, scheduling, and data management - ensuring that transport operations run smoothly every day.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of school transport logistics, ensuring resources, vehicles, and drivers are deployed efficiently while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, optimise, and manage daily transport routes and schedules
• Coordinate transport for trips, fixtures, and ad-hoc requirements
• Manage external transport providers where required
• Schedule and track servicing, MOTs, inspections, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and school policies
• Monitor vehicle safety checks and maintain audit-ready records
• Arrange driver training, assessments, and compliance checks
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new drivers
• Ensure driver schedules align with route and service demands
• Ensure adherence to the School's Minibus Policy and regulatory requirements
• Act as the central point of contact for transport-related queries

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Administration, or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational scheduling capability
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills
• Knowledge of transport safety regulations
• Ability to interpret operational data and improve efficiencies
• IT Skills
• Calm, solution-focused approach in time-sensitive situations
• High standards of professionalism and accountability

Application Details

Closing: 9am 2nd November 2026

Interviews:To Be Confirmed

Start date - As Soon As Possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.