Job Description

About Our School

In September 2025, two prestigious prep schools, Marlborough House and Vinehall will merge. The new school will be known as Marlborough House Vinehall and will operate on the existing Vinehall site, marking a significant development in independent education in the South-East.

Role Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic minibus drivers to support our growing pupil transport network. In the mornings the drivers will collect pupils from specified pick-up points and deliver them to school, then deliver them to specified drop off points at the end of the school day, before returning the buses to school.

The successful candidates will have a full UK driving licence with at least three years of driving experience. D1 entitlement is preferred, but not essential. High standards of safety, reliability and punctuality will be key.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday

:

2 hours in the morning starting from 6.50am and finishing by 8.20am; 2 hours in the afternoon starting at 5.15pm and finishing by 6.45pm. 2 full hours will be paid for each morning and each afternoon worked, even if working period is shorter.

JOB TITLE

Minibus Driver

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Bursar

CORE PURPOSE

To operate a pick-up and drop off service in the morning and after school, from Monday to Friday during term-time, on one of several routes.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect pupils from specified pick-up points in the morning and deliver them to specified drop-off points at the end of the school day Be willing and available for other school trips Perform preparatory maintenance checks (lights, tyres, fuel, horn, mirrors) before each journey and record details of each trip, reporting any concerns promptly Be responsible for the safety and comfort of the passengers and drive courteously, and with due care and attention at all times Comply with the rules and procedures for driving school minibuses that are laid down in the School mini-bus policy Be smartly dressed at all times and wear a hi-visibility vest

Requirements

Hold a full UK driving licence (D1 entitlement preferred) and have no more than 3 penalty points for a minor offence Have at least 3 years' driving experience

Children's Welfare

Supporting and encouraging our values Safeguarding children's health and safety both in and out of the classroom

General

Have regard to all School policies and procedures Read and follow all relevant policies and procedures (in particular Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Child Protection policies) Be alert at all times to Health and Safety or Safeguarding issues or potential issues and report these as appropriate Participate in meetings at the School including staff meetings and training held before the start of each term and attending other School events / functions as directed by the Head Perform any other duties as commensurate with the post that the Head may reasonably ask the staff member to perform from time to time During the course of employment staff will have access to information of a confidential nature. Under no circumstances may this information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation During the course of employment, staff will have access to data and personal information that must be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the General Data Protection Regulation and properly applied to pupil, staff and school business/information, ensuring compliance with the School's policies on data protection All staff have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children in the school.
Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025