Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit a permanent part-time Minibus Driver, and cover Minibus Drivers, to transport pupils from local pick-up points to the school and return during school term dates.

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PERMANENT MINIBUS DRIVER

Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit a part-time permanent Minibus Driver to transport pupils from local pick-up points to the school and return during school term dates. The school currently operates eight minibus routes across its catchment area, but we are looking to expand this.

Applicants should hold a current, clean and valid UK driving license with D1 and be 25 years old or older for insurance purposes. Experience of driving a large vehicle and geographical knowledge of the area is preferred but not essential. We are looking for a team member who is enthusiastic in their work and able to work with minimum supervision.

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.45 to 8.45 am and 3.45 to 5.45 pm. There may be occasions where additional hours are required to be worked; for example, the school carries out several small day trip excursions during the academic year. Compensating time off or additional pay will be provided; as appropriate.

COVER MINIBUS DRIVERS

In addition, we also require cover Minibus Drivers that can be available to step in and cover for sickness and holiday on an ad hoc basis. The salary for this role is £15.21/hour.

Applicants should hold a current, clean and valid UK driving license with D1 and be 25 years old or older for insurance purposes. Experience of driving a large vehicle and geographical knowledge of the area is preferred but not essential. We are looking for a team member who is enthusiastic in their work and able to work with minimum supervision.

MINIBUS DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operating the school’s bus routes, collecting children from given pick-up points and delivering them to school (mornings), collecting them from school and dropping them back at the given points (afternoons)

Responsible for the health and safety, comfort and welfare of pupils and staff

Carry out daily and weekly visual inspection/checking, for example, tyres, lights, oil, water, fuel

Reporting any defects in the logbook for timely repairs

Ensure that the minibuses are kept clean, inside and out, and in good condition

Refuelling vehicles as required

Other duties as required from time-to-time supporting other staff, as defined by the Transport Manager, Facilities Manager or Bursar

The successful candidates must have the following skills and attributes:

· Knowledge and previous experience of minibus driving

· Courteous, polite, caring and understanding

· Be punctual

· Good communication skills, flexible and adaptable

· Good team player

· Able to work with minimum supervision

· Professional, approachable and proactive

· Honest and reliable

· Understands and supports the Christian ethos and values of the School

The following is essential:

· Hold a current, clean and valid UK driving licence with D1

· Age 25+ for insurance purposes

· Enhanced DBS Clearance prior to start of appointment

The following is highly desirable:

· MIDAS minibus training

· Geographical knowledge of area

· Experience of driving a large vehicle

All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. More information and an application form can be found on the School’s website: www.farnborough-hill.org. Enquiries and completed application forms should be sent for the attention of Rachel Barraud, Facilities Manager, on [email protected]

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date: 12.00 pm on Friday 29 August 2025 – however if interested in applying for the role please submit your application as early as possible as it will be considered upon receipt

Interviews: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and may take place prior to the closing date

Start Date: September 2025

Farnborough Hill is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and the relevant DBS Code of Practice checks will apply.