Minibus Driver

Worth School is looking for 3 Pupil Transport Minibus Drivers for various routes, to help provide a safe, welcoming and dependable transport service for our pupils. This rewarding role plays an important part in the school day, ensuring that students arrive safely and comfortably at their destination. Working under the guidance of the Transport Manager, you'll be responsible for driving designated routes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and customer care. What You'll Be Doing As a Pupil Transport Minibus Driver, you will:

• Safely transport pupils to and from school and other approved locations.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and weekly under-bonnet inspections to ensure your vehicle remains roadworthy and compliant.
• Keep accurate records of journey mileage and pupil attendance.
• Complete routine vehicle administration and maintenance checks.
• Report any vehicle defects, damage or concerns promptly to the Transport Manager.
• Help keep our minibuses clean, presentable and ready for use.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for pupils during their journey.
  
  We're seeking someone who is responsible, approachable and committed to ensuring every journey is safe and enjoyable.
Essential
• D1 driving licence.
• Confident and competent driving skills.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding responsibilities.
• A commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Previous professional driving experience.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting., We are committed to the safeguarding of children; all employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. The role holders safeguarding responsibilities are set out in the job description. References may be taken prior to interview and DBS and other vetting checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.
  
  At Worth School, you'll become part of a welcoming community where your contribution is genuinely valued. This is an opportunity to enjoy flexible, term-time working while making a real difference to the daily lives of our pupils.
If you take pride in delivering excellent service, enjoy driving and are passionate about pupil safety and wellbeing, we'd be delighted to receive your application. The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistance programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, social events and discounted school fees. Worth is a highly successful co-educational, Catholic, Benedictine, 11-18 HMC boarding and day school of circa 600 pupils. It offers a broad curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate and A levels in the Sixth Form.