Job Description
Minibus Driver
Derby Grammar School, Derby
Part Time | Permanent | Term Time Only (36 weeks per year)
22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Split shift pattern: 2 hours each morning and 2 hours each afternoon
Salary: £13,890.24 per annum (actual salary)
Start Date: 30 November 2026
Derby Grammar School is seeking a dependable and organised Minibus Driver to join our school community. This important role plays a key part in ensuring pupils travel safely and comfortably to and from school each day on scheduled routes. In addition to driving responsibilities, you will coordinate transport arrangements, communicate with families, oversee vehicle safety checks, and help deliver an efficient, reliable and professional transport service for our students and their families.
As one of the first people our pupils see each day, you will help provide a safe, friendly and efficient transport service, ensuring students are transported to and from school safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide morning and afternoon transport for pupils.
• Coordinate and manage school bus routes.
• Communicate with parents regarding transport arrangements.
• Carry out and record routine vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain accurate transport records and logbooks.
• Support transport to sporting fixtures and PE activities when required (additional hours may be available).
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Report any incidents or concerns promptly.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
What We're Looking For:
• Clean full D1 manual driving licence.
• Excellent punctuality and reliability.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training where required.
• First Aid qualification (Desirable)
Why Join Derby Grammar School?
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free onsite parking.
• Potential for additional hours.
How to Apply
Application Link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001444
For more information, please contact Danni Joyce at danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interviews may take place as applications are received.
Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and qualification checks, and all other safer recruitment procedures.