Job Description

If you would like to apply for this role please visit https://wells.cathedral.school/2025/12/16/school-minibus-driver-9/ where you will be required to download an application pack and complete an submit an application form.

Job title:

School Minibus Driver

Hours:

20 hours per week, approx 7.00am - 9.00am and 5.00pm - 7.00pm

10 hours per week, afternoon shift 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Term time only

Salary:

Band A point 19 (24,337) FTE based on a full academic year

Actual gross salary based on a full academic year for 7.00am - 9.00am and
5.00pm - 7.00pm 9,231.36 per annum

Actual gross salary based on a full academic year for 5.00pm - 7.00pm
4,615.68 per annum

Reports to:

Facilities Manager

Prime function:

To safely operate the school minibus on an as and when basis in a professional manner

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for safely operating the school minibus according to a set daily schedule. He/she must ensure that the school minibus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off pupils as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct; To operate the school minibus in a safe manner, ensuring the safe passage of pupils to and from school.

Duties:

Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures; Perform daily safety and maintenance checks; Record mileage daily and conduct regular engine checks; Clean the fleet of buses as scheduled and /or required; Ensure the minibus is safely and security stored; Advise the Facilities Supervisor of any requirement for maintenance or repairs; Pick up and deliver pupils as per a set schedule; Take attendance on the school minibus; Ensure pupils are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers; Maintain order and discipline on the school minibus; Make note of any behavioural or disciplinary problems; Additionally you may be required to drive other vehicles when necessary.
This outlines the duties for the time being for this post to indicate the level of commitment and responsibilities expected. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility

Promoting Safeguarding and Welfare of Children and Young Persons

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the School Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the School day
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,337.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Sick pay
Work Location: In person