Job Description

To start ASAP

School Minibus Driver - Somerset Cultural Centre (Knowle Hall, Bridgwater)

Job Type: Part-time / Variable Hours (including some weekends)
Location: Knowle Hall, Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay: 12.21 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

The Somerset Cultural Centre at Knowle Hall hosts short-term educational and cultural exchange programmes for visiting students and teachers from China and the UK.
We're proud to provide a safe, welcoming and professional environment where students experience the best of British education and culture.

We are now seeking an additional

Minibus Driver

to join our friendly and reliable transport team. You'll help ensure students and staff travel safely and comfortably to and from airports, excursions and local schools.

About the Role

This is a rewarding and varied role for someone who enjoys driving, takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, and understands the importance of representing the Centre with professionalism and warmth. and wants to contribute to a positive experience for visiting students

You'll be joining an existing team of experienced drivers, providing

shared cover

across the weekly transport schedule.

Typical journey times are

departures around 8:00am and returns by 5:00pm

, with

occasional evening or night runs

, mainly

airport transfers to Heathrow

(shared fairly among the team, roughly twice per month).

You'll often be one of the first people our international guests meet upon arrival, helping them feel safe, welcome and supported during their stay.

Key Responsibilities

Safely transport students and staff between the Centre, airports and local destinations.

Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure minibuses are clean, fuelled and roadworthy.

Support with supervision of students during journeys, ensuring seatbelts are worn and behaviour is safe.

Support with luggage handling and basic communication between passengers and staff.

Record mileage and report any vehicle defects or incidents immediately.

Follow all school transport, safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

Full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement (or equivalent).

Good driving record and strong understanding of road safety.

Reliable, professional and flexible approach to working hours..

Friendly, calm and supportive manner, especially with young people.

Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Desirable:

Experience working in a school, college or youth environment.

First Aid certificate or willingness to train.

Awareness of Chinese culture or experience with international students.

What We Offer

Friendly, Supportive multicultural working environment.

Full induction provided, and training provided, including safeguarding.

Flexible, shared rota pattern across the team to fit around your schedule.

Beautiful countryside setting with free on-site parking.

Safeguarding

The Somerset Cultural Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, reference checks, and completion of safeguarding training before starting work.

To apply:

Please contact

mmorgan@knowlehall.net

to request an

application form.

Applicants will not be considered without a fully completed application form.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and early applications are encouraged.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person