Job Description

We are seeking to appoint mini bus drivers to support our school bus service. Drivers will be responsible for safely transporting approximately 150 students to and from school each day. This role requires excellent driving skills, punctuality, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers.

The role of a mini bus driver is to

adhere to scheduled pick-up and drop-off times ensure the safety and security of all passengers during transit conduct regular vehicle inspections and report any maintenance needs maintain a clean and orderly vehicle follow all traffic laws and school bus policies communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff assist students with boarding and exiting the bus as needed handle emergencies and unexpected situations calmly and efficiently.
The successful candidates will

hold a valid driving licence with a clean driving record be familiar with the local area be patient and have a friendly demeanour when interacting with students have the ability to assist students with boarding and exiting the bus as required understand the role in the context of safeguarding children and young people.
This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week, based at the main site of The Kingsley School, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The salary for this role is 10,124 per annum prorata. The position is for 20 hours per week, working for 35.4 weeks of the year from Monday to Friday. The hours are 6.45am to 8.45am and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

The closing date for completed application forms is 12pm on Tuesday 24 June 2025.

For further information, please refer to the job information pack below.

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and other statutory checks including right to work in the UK.

Job applicant pack details can be viewed here:

https://www.warwickschoolsfoundation.co.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=2234&type=pdf

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leamington Spa CV32 5RD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Category D Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person