Job Description

Cranford School

is looking for reliable and responsible Minibus Drivers who have a good rapport with children of all ages with a full, clean driving licence. A D1 (101) entitlement is preferred but not essential. You will drive a 15 or 17 seater minibus. Hours are 06:45am to 08:30am and 3:45pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a term time only role, 20 hrs per week. Applicants must be over 21 and under 75 due to insurance regulations.

Applicants will only be considered when using the Cranford School Application Form

https://www.cranfordschool.co.uk/media/pdfs/ApplicationForm-NEW-2024.pdf

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

The Minibus Driver will be a member of the Transport team and drive a school minibus and, therefore, must be in possession of a clean driving licence, with D or D1 entitlement. Before driving any pupils in the bus, a test, arranged by the school, must be taken and passed.

The person appointed to the position of Minibus Driver is likely to be affable and have a good rapport with children of all ages with a key responsibility is to ensure a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Parents, our customers, are also very much part of the school and any communication with them must always be in a calm, measured and amicable fashion.

Bring pupils into school along a set route and then returning them home after school. A good knowledge of the south Oxfordshire road network is vital for this. Other driving duties may be required at times and will be approved in advance by the Facilities Manager and Head;

Carry out the required daily vehicle checks and complete the relevant paperwork in the vehicle logbook. A sound mechanical background would be advantageous;

Maintain the minibus in a clean and tidy state, both internally and externally;

Be familiar with the school rules and code of conduct for both drivers and passengers using minibuses and the relevant Health and Safety documentation;

Undergo any mandatory health and safety training and attend school INSET day training sessions when required;

As the Minibus Driver has contact with pupils, they will, prior to commencing their employment, be required to undergo a criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The campus is non-smoking and smoking is not allowed in the bus, or on the school premises.

Cranford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post applied for, including, but not limited to, checks with current and past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Candidates must complete an application form which can be found on https://www.cranfordschool.co.uk/information/career-vacancies

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,654.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Driving: 4 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Reference ID: Minibus Driver
Expected start date: 01/09/2025