Job Description

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a part time Minibus Driver from September 2025 for the morning run plus other ad-hoc hours (if available) during the week.

This is a term time position.

Hours of work:

2 hours every morning between 6.00am and 8.00am, Monday to Friday.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU LIVE NEAR TO HANDCROSS, WEST SUSSEX.

Key responsibilities:

To report to and liaise with the Head of Maintenance and Transport Co-ordinator regarding all matters that relate to the driving of minibuses for the School. To perform daily walkaround safety checks on vehicles before use and ensure any deficiencies are recorded and promptly reported to maintenance. To maintain and ensure compliance with all the appropriate DVLA and health and safety regulations. To adhere to the School minibus driver policy at all times and to represent the School in a professional and courteous manner at all times. To drive carefully at all times, within speed limits and with due attention to other hazards that may arise. To work with other members of the staff team in a co-operative and helpful manner. To deliver any reasonable driving request by the Headmaster or the Head of Maintenance.

Other requirements:

Full, clean driving licence - preferably with D1 entitlement (Essential). Possess an Enhanced DBS (the School will arrange this). To attend Minibus Driver training as required by the School (Essential). To complete an annual Minibus Driver medical (Essential). To live locally. Excellent communication skills. A warm and professional manner. Attention to detail and safety. Loyalty, tact, enthusiasm and flexibility. Be confident working with children. Possess a concientious, approachable and flexible attitude towards working colleagues and the workplace
We are looking for a successful candidate who has:

A genuine interest in working within a school setting.

A friendly and approachable manner.

The ability to work as part of a team.

Applications:

Via an Application Form only. These are available from our website or will be emailed to you on submission of your CV.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The successful candidate will be expected to commit to the following;

The post-holder's responsibility for promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children and young persons' with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding lead or to the Headmaster.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an enhanced DBS Disclosure. In seeking references on short-listed candidates the school will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.

Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.30 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person