Term-Time Minibus Driver for Safe Pupil Transport

Claires Court; Woolley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

Professional development

Safeguarding training

First aid training

Defensive driving training

Manual handling training

Job summary

Claires Court invites applications for a Minibus Driver to support pupils traveling between home, school and activities in Maidenhead. This term-time role runs Monday to Friday, 1:00pm–7:30pm, approximately 36 weeks per year, with a focus on safety and professional service.

You will join the Estates Team to ensure trips run smoothly, maintain records, perform vehicle checks and uphold safeguarding. A Category D1 or PCV licence and proven driving experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement or PCV licence.
• Proven safe and confident driving experience.
• Good knowledge of the UK Highway Code.
• Ability to carry out basic vehicle checks.
• Excellent punctuality and reliability.
• Polite, patient and helpful manner.
• Flexible, team-focused approach.
• Strong safeguarding and pupil welfare commitment.
• Experience driving larger passenger vehicles is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely along allocated routes.
• Transport pupils to and from school and activities.
• Familiarise yourself with routes, traffic patterns and diversions.
• Complete passenger registers and daily transport records.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Check fuel, oil, water, screenwash and tyres.
• Keep minibuses clean, tidy and presentable.
• Report vehicle faults promptly.
• Ensure seat belts are worn and safety procedures followed.
• Maintain a calm, orderly environment on board.
• Report pupil behaviour or safety concerns.
• Work closely with Estates Team and wider school staff.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctuality

Customer service

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Claires Court invites applications for a Minibus Driver to support pupils traveling between home, school and activities in Maidenhead. This term-time role runs Monday to Friday, 1:00pm–7:30pm, approximately 36 weeks per year, with a focus on safety and professional service.

You will join the Estates Team to ensure trips run smoothly, maintain records, perform vehicle checks and uphold safeguarding. A Category D1 or PCV licence and proven driving experience are essential.