Job Description

Department:

Operations

Responsible to:

Operations Manager

Location:

St Neot's Prep School and Lord Wandsworth College

Contract:

Temporary, part time, term time only

Hourly rate:

25 for a minimum of 8.5 hours per week

Hours:

17.20 - 19.05, Monday to Friday (essential)

06.45 - 08.15, Monday to Friday (desirable)

Role outline and purpose

To transport students, in a safe and timely fashion, to and from St Neot's school.

The bus runs every weekday morning and afternoon, based upon a predetermined route. The

evening bus run is an essential, the morning one a desirable.

Opportunity for additional hours during the school week especially around school matches and

school trips.

To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of students when in or around the minibus.

Role Responsibilities

To drive the school minibus as required. Where possible, use your discretion to ensure minimal instances where a pupil misses their

transport.

To be responsible for the behaviour of students once on the minibus, ensuring seatbelts are

worn at all times and all baggage is stowed appropriately.

To provide a safe and friendly service at all times, conforming to Health and Safety

requirements and safe practices in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Highway

Code, Road Traffic Act, and other relevant legislation and college policies.

To be responsible for the daily cleanliness and safety checks of the vehicle, including exterior

bodywork and tyres, to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy before setting off.

To ensure the minibus is sufficiently fuelled in readiness for all journeys. To report to the Operations Manager any safety or security problems relating to the minibuses

or students using the minibuses.

To complete journey logs, secure the vehicle after each journey, and ensure the safe return of

keys to the office.

To report any accidents, damage incurred to the vehicle, and possible offences under the Road

Traffic Acts as soon as possible, to the Operations Manager

Appointment process and how to apply

To apply, please send a completed application form, along with your CV and covering letter, to

the Headmaster at jslot@stneotsprep.co.uk, with the People Team copied in at

people@stneotsprep.co.uk


The closing date for applications is midday on 5th January 2026 with interviews taking

place the week commencing 12th January 2026.


The school reserves the right to close the role early.

Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.


Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Operations

Manager, Harriet Cairns, 07715 063450.


We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise

that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to

diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from

underrepresented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a

career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a

disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities,

from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any

other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and

protection of our employees from all forms of harm.


Appointments will be made subject to receipt of two satisfactory references (prior to interview)

and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.


St Neot's is a registered charity (Number: 307324) providing outstanding caring education for

boys and girls since 1880