School Minibus Driver
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
The role involves picking up students in the Worcestershire area. Responsibilities include driving a school vehicle, ensuring safety, planning routes, performing vehicle checks, keeping vehicles clean, refueling, maintaining a professional appearance, adhering to health and safety guidelines, and taking responsibility for vehicle and user safety.
Job Details
Job Title: Minibus Driver
Grade: Scale 2
Hours: 7.30am to 10.00am, Monday to Friday, term time only. Option to participate in ad hoc driving to assist school trips at other times in the day
Salary: £12.85 per hour
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Due to the nature of the hours, this role would suit an individual who is happy to work for a few hours in the morning. The role involves picking up students in the Worcestershire area.
Responsibilities
Drive a school vehicle in a responsible and competent manner
Ensure the safety, comfort, and welfare of the pupils and staff onboard, ensuring seatbelts are worn
Plan the most effective route for the students, taking account of traffic conditions
Collect/ drop students at the agreed stops
Perform vehicle checks before and after each journey and report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents promptly
Keep the vehicles clean and in roadworthy condition
Refuel vehicles as required
Maintain a professional and presentable appearance at all times
Adhere to health and safety guidelines and other relevant instructions
Take responsibility for the health and safety of the vehicle and users
Required skills and qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years clean driving licence
Possession of a current and clean D1 driving licence
First Aid Certificate (can be arranged if needed)
Ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records
Friendly and approachable demeanour
Excellent communication skills with students, staff and parents
Application closing date: 10.00am Tuesday 21 April 2026
Please see school website for details - https://www.blessededward.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/
Attached documents
Application_Form_-_Support_Staff.docx
Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.docx
Notes to applicants.pdf
Minibus Driver JD Mar 2026.pdf