School Minibus Driver (Term-Time Only)

St Peter's Preparatory School (UK); Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone, is seeking a responsible minibus driver to transport pupils on our 9- and 17-seater minibuses.

This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon shifts. A PCV CPC qualification is required for the 17-seater position, and safeguarding and safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• PCV CPC qualification is required for the 17-seater position.
• Experience driving minibuses (9- or 17-seater) is preferred.
• Term-time only with a 20-hour weekly schedule.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils and driving health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive pupils on school minibuses to and from school.
• Ensure safety and safeguarding of pupils at all times.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and cleanliness; wear the uniform.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and school policies.

Skills

Safe driving

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding children

Health and safety awareness

Punctuality

Education

PCV CPC qualification

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 or 17-seater School minibuses. A PCV (CPC) qualification is required for the 17-seater position.

This is a permanent, term-time only position, for which the salary is £10,760-£11,319 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. We welcome applications from candidates who are available for either the morning shift or the afternoon shift, as well as those able to cover both.

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.

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.