Job Title: School Bus Driver (Private Education)

• Contract: Part-Time, Term Time Only (approx. 169 days/year)
• Weekly Hours: 35 Hours per week
• Shift Pattern: Split Shift (05:45 – 08:45 and 16:15 – 19:15)
• Salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour (Approx. £16,562 – £18,928 per annum based on 169 days)

• Location: TA21 9RF Somerset

The Role

You will be the face of the school’s transport service, providing a premium, punctual, and safe commuting experience for students. Given the early starts and evening finishes, we require a high level of reliability and a professional demeanor suitable for a private educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Transport: Execute designated routes with absolute punctuality, ensuring students arrive refreshed for the school day and returned safely in the evening.
• Vehicle Stewardship: Conduct rigorous pre-and-post-trip inspections. You are responsible for the vehicle’s cleanliness; cleaning hours are integrated into your 35-hour week to ensure the fleet meets the school’s high standards.
• Student Liaison: Maintain a polite, firm, and safe environment on board. You will be responsible for enforcing the school’s Code of Conduct during transit.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all DVSA Tachograph and Driving Hours regulations.

Requirements

• Licensing: Must hold a valid UK driving licence with Category D or D1 entitlement.
• Professional Credentials: A current Driver Qualification Card (CPC) is essential.
• Vetting: Possession of, or willingness to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List clearance.
• Character: Punctuality is non-negotiable. Candidates must be comfortable with early morning starts and evening finishes.

Benefits

• School Holidays Off: Enjoy significant time off during Christmas, Easter, and Summer, aligned with the Independent Schools Council typical academic calendar.
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week paid throughout the term, providing more financial stability than standard “morning-only” routes.

• Pension Scheme: Eligible for the Workplace Pension Scheme under auto-enrolment.
• Holiday Pay: You are entitled to the statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks of paid holiday, calculated pro-rata.
• Payment Schedule: Annual salary is often pro-rated into 12 equal monthly payments to ensure a steady income, even during school holidays.