Senior School Transport Driver - Special Needs Lead

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks an experienced transport supervisor to support the Transport Officer in delivering school transport services for children with mobility needs. You will coordinate drivers, manage daily operations, ensure safety policies, and support maintenance and documentation.

Role includes training new drivers, handling time sheets, and liaising with school principals to schedule buses across the region.

Qualifications

• Hold a full category D Licence.
• Hold a valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Experience driving a bus (17 seats+).
• Demonstrable experience in staff management.
• Willingness to undertake evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for children with severe/moderate learning difficulties as required.
• Assist children with mobility problems as required.
• Ensure that the Education Authority behavioral policy is observed and implemented.
• Operate tail lifts and ramps on vehicles and ensure security of wheelchairs.
• Liaise between School Principals and Transport Section regarding scheduling and duties.
• Co-ordinate drivers to facilitate allocation of school trips.
• Instruct drivers on work allocated by Transport Unit staff and assign duties.
• Prepare and submit time sheets accurately and promptly.
• Check and verify vehicle log sheets/tachograph charts and submit for processing.
• Organise temporary cover for absences and undertake emergency driver cover.
• Train new drivers in EA procedures including vehicle and documentation procedures.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communicat

Effective team working

Excellent customer service

Proven ability to meet deadlines

Education

Category D Licence

Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Digital Tachograph Card

Bus driving experience (17+ seats)

Experience in managing staff

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks an experienced transport supervisor to support the Transport Officer in delivering school transport services for children with mobility needs. You will coordinate drivers, manage daily operations, ensure safety policies, and support maintenance and documentation.

Role includes training new drivers, handling time sheets, and liaising with school principals to schedule buses across the region.