Overstone Park School
Minibus Driver
Overstone, Northamptonshire•Part-time
About the Job
Part-Time School Minibus Driver – Immediate Start
Employer: Overstone Park School.
Hours: 4 hours per day — 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Start date: Immediate, subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Hours: 4 hours per day — 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Start date: Immediate, subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Overstone Park School is seeking a reliable and responsible part-time Minibus Driver to transport pupils between our preparatory school at Overstone and our high school at Maidwell Hall Campus, approximately 12 miles apart.
We have two school minibuses supporting our transport provision. The successful candidate will help ensure pupils travel safely and arrive punctually for the school day and their return journey.
Key responsibilities:
- Safely transport pupils between our Overstone and Maidwell Hall sites.
- Follow agreed routes and morning and afternoon schedules.
- Ensure pupils wear seatbelts and follow safety procedures.
- Complete daily vehicle safety checks and promptly report faults.
- Keep the minibuses clean, tidy and ready for use.
- Communicate professionally with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Follow school safeguarding and transport procedures, reporting any concerns promptly.
Essential requirements:
- A valid PSV/PCV driving licence with the appropriate entitlement to drive our school minibuses.
- A safe driving record.
- Reliability, punctuality and a calm, responsible approach.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work appropriately with children.
- Availability for both daily shifts: 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
- Previous experience of school transport or working with children would be an advantage.
Safeguarding:
Overstone Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, references, right-to-work checks and verification of driving qualifications. Required induction and safeguarding training must be completed before starting duties.