Minibus Driver
Required for October 2025
Hoe Bridge School is seeking a friendly and dependable person to join their Transport Team as a part-time school minibus driver. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting pupils to and from Hoe Bridge. Currently, the school runs several bus routes in the mornings and afternoons, with plans to expand these routes throughout 2025.
Minibus Driver - Key Responsibilities:
* To drive a minibus carrying pupils of Hoe Bridge School
* Liaise with the pupils, their parents and the School staff, working together with one other minibus driver
* Responsible for safety of pupils whilst on the minibus
* Make visual safety checks of the minibus before each journey including tyres, fuel, general cleanliness and lost property. To report any issues or findings to the Facilities Manager
* Driving the minibus safely, with due care and attention to the traffic regulations, thus ensuring the safety of the pupils on board at all times
* To pass a Minibus Driving Assessment Test
Minibus Driver - Person Specification:
We are looking for a person who in interview and by virtue of their qualifications and experience best demonstrates that he/she:
* Has a clean driving licence with a D1 entitlement
* Is suitably qualified for the responsibilities of the post
* Has previous experience in a similar role and has experience of working in a school environment
* Has a good knowledge of the local area
* Has experience of driving a minibus
* Is presentable and will act as an ambassador for the School
* Has the ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the post with energy, enthusiasm and excellence
* Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Has an organised approach and excellent time management skills
* Has a sense of humour
* Has an exemplary attendance record in both present and previous employment
* Has confidence and calmness when dealing with challenging situations
* Has the ability to work as part of a team
Minibus Driver - Staff Benefits
All Hoe Bridge staff receive the following benefits in line with their employment status:
* concession on school fees
* pension scheme
* free parking on site
* free lunches and refreshments during term time
* free wrap around care for staff children whilst their parents are on duty and working at school
* termly celebration events
* opportunity for paid work at our Holiday Camps with concession on camp fees.
Minibus Driver closing date for applications: 9.00 am Friday 3 October 2025
Minibus Driver interviews will be held shortly after the closing date
Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure