Bus Driver

Job Description

Our school bus drivers play an important role in each child’s day. We aim to provide a consistent team of drivers throughout the school year, allowing them to build positive relationships with the children they transport. This familiarity helps children feel safe, comfortable and confident when travelling to and from school. Our drivers take pride in creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere on every journey.

There is a simple agreement that we ask all users to sign to ensure that the bus service is operated on clear and agreed terms. We hope that you will find this service of use.

‘I like the bus because I can talk with my friends on the way home and getting home is so much quicker than when my Mum picks me up.’ – Daisy aged 8

Responsibilities

• Operate a transport fleet of minibuses and a people carrier.
• Transport children to school, sporting events, and other activities.
• Collect and drop off approximately 100 children daily.
• Ensure a calm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere for passengers.
• Build positive relationships with the children.

Requirements

• Valid Driving Licence
• Good customer service skills
• Understanding of child safety protocols
• Ability to plan routes efficiently
• Effective communication skills
• Patience and a calm demeanor
• Willingness to obtain First Aid certification (if not already held)

Application Instructions

If you are interested in using the bus service please could you complete the online form below to request your chosen bus stop and collection and drop off times. Also, we ask if you could please complete the bus agreement form below that outlines the expectations we have for its reasonable use.

We may not be able to accommodate your first choice. If the route you request is not available, we will discuss alternative routes and times with you. We can also add your request to the waiting list and let you know if/when a seat becomes available.

All payments to be made via Wisepay. Payment for the school bus is a donation and calculated at £1.55 or £3.10 per journey, dependent on the bus route and multiplied by the number of weeks in the term. This charge goes towards the running costs of the buses. If you book a place on the bus you also need to complete and sign the bus use agreement form that outlines the expectations we have for its reasonable use. Please fill out the Bus Application form below for new requests. Once we have confirmed that the routes you’ve requested are available you will need to book and pay on Wisepay to secure your booking.

Cancellations: Your commitment is to one term and this is not refundable. We cannot refund individual journeys missed either. If we, on the rare occasion, are unable to run the service we will not make refunds for that missed journey either. If you want to swap to a different bus stop or route in the future, if seats are available on that route, we will make these changes for you.

Bus Agreement Form

Bus Application Form

Company Information

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates a transport fleet to serve its schools: Broadclyst, Clyst Heath, Countess Wear, Marpool, Monkerton, Westclyst, and Yeo Valley. They aim to reduce cars on the road and improve safety for children.

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