Job Description

Minibus Driver

Term Time only

Mornings: 06:15am/06:30am to 8.30am

Evenings: 17.00pm to 19.20pm.

Clayesmore School is seeking a minibus driver for morning and evening home to school runs.

The successful applicant must be a good timekeeper, have a DI category and a clean driving licence.

Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake minibus driving each school day during term time To carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance (checking oil levels, etc) To ensure prompt departure from school or external collection points in accordance with the minibus schedule to ensure all pupils arrive and depart on time for all trips. Communicate with parents or guardians where appropriate To be aware and comply with the protocols and procedures in the event of an emergency/breakdown To fully comply with all school policies and procedures as well as external legislation, road traffic regulations and the Highway Code To ensure pupils adhere to all School regulations throughout the journey, including remaining seated and wearing seat belts To ensure that there is enough fuel left in the tank after every trip in support of other journeys To report vehicle defects to the Transport Manager To ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy before and after use To be responsible for the Health and Safety, comfort and welfare of pupils while in the minibus To be prepared to cover for absent colleagues and to be available for other minibus driving requirements outside the normal hours for this role To attend relevant training courses as required To ensure that pupils are met by adults when dropping of at scheduled parent collection points. Drivers must disembark the vehicle to ensure safe delivery and are responsible for ensuring pupils cross roads safely. A duty of care towards our pupils is paramount. If the bus is anticipated to be late, on either inward and/or return journey, both the school, and parents must be immediately informed To fully comply with all vehicle security regulations, school and DVSA rules and regulations relating to licences, including updating the school as appropriate and allowing licence checks to be conducted every twelve months
We look forward to your application. Please apply by visiting https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us

Closing date: 8:00am on 3 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Clayesmore School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person