Job Description

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 2000 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart.

The Minibus Driver represents the public face of Ivybridge Community College. It is important that the post holder therefore conducts themselves in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

To drive the College minibus on local, pre-determined routes.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Drive College minibuses (or other hired transport) on a daily basis (D1 driving licence required) including transporting students to such locations as directed by the Premises and Fleet Manager or member of the College's Senior Leadership Team.

2. Provide help with the maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of the College minibuses.

3. Complete daily minibus checks and complete routine paperwork where applicable.

4. Comply with College's policies and procedures including promptly notifying the Premises and Fleet Manager of any concerns he/she may have with the safety and/or roadworthiness of any of the College minibuses (or other hired transport).

5. Drive a predetermined route to collect and return students.

6. Reporting of any accidents in a timely manner, in-line with the Drivers' Handbook.

7. Responsible for the supervision of the students whilst on the bus to ensure their safety, welfare and general conduct through appropriate application of the College's policies and procedures.

8. Report any concerns for students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

9. Ensure fueling of bus before or after use.

10. Working hours are approx. 7.00am to 9.00 am and again 3.15pm to 5.15pm. Although hours may vary according to the needs of the College.

11. Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, as directed by the line manager.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.45-12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 14 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Expected start date: 05/09/2025