Minibus Driver

MINIBUS DRIVER

Application deadline: 17th April 2025

Interview Date: As soon as possible after the application deadline

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week during the term-time Monday to Friday Term

Permanent

Salary £16436 (actual)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE JOB

We wish to appoint a Minibus Driver to safely transport children to and from School, collecting and dropping off at various points on a given route between Hockley, Rayleigh and Thorpe Bay. You will need to be available Monday to Friday during the school term time to work in the morning and in the afternoon. Flexibility to undertake additional, ad hoc driving work during the School day for fixtures, trips and other purposes is an advantage. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Morning – collect the minibus from School and drive a pre-determined route to pick up pupils in time for the start of the school day.
• Afternoon – collect the minibus from School and drive the same pre-determined route to drop off pupils after school ends
• Complete daily minibus checks and complete routine paperwork.
• Ensure that pupils are accounted for
• Liaise with parents as required  Wash and clean the minibus on a weekly basis and carry out minor maintenance tasks as required

The successful candidates will be expected to drive the minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times. They will have at least two year’s driving experience and a clean driving licence, with D1 on the licence. They will be required to attend a MIDAS training course, funded by the School.

Alongside driving a minibus, the successful candidate will undertake other duties such as vehicle checks and refuelling, as well offering first aid to students with minor injuries in line with school policy.

This is a permanent contract for 30 hours per week and includes 5.6 weeks holiday pay. The contract is for 30 hours per week, 41.6 weeks per year (term time only) with a salary of £15,500 per year paid in 12 monthly instalments, plus any overtime on an ad hoc basis. The opportunity to work on School trips and fixtures may arise and payment for these will be submitted via a timesheet.

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