Minibus Driver

Job Title Minibus Driver

Pay Rate £12.57 - £13.77 p/h

Location Cradley Heath

Job Type Temp-to-Perm

Hours 20 hours per week

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Minibus Driver to work in Cradley Heath.

Benefits of working as a Minibus Driver

Temp-to-Perm vacancy
Weekly pay
No obligation – only work to suit you
Free CPD training
Holiday pay
Assigned personal consultant devoted to ensuring your satisfaction with your role.

Job Requirements of this Minibus Driver job in Cradley Heath

Proven experience in manoeuvring minibuses
Solid understanding of basic vehicle safety protocols
Specialised background in driving minibuses within a school setting

Qualifications or Certificates:

Valid category D1 driving licence with no penalty points
Completed Enhanced DBS check
Previous experience in driving minibuses, particularly within a school environment

Brief Overview of the Role:

Age Group: Secondary School-aged children
Length of Bookings: Temp-to-Perm Vacancy. Commitment required

Key Responsibilities:

Manoeuvre minibuses safely to transport students to and from school or related activities
Maintain precise administrative records related to vehicle usage and scheduling
Communicate effectively with parents, students, colleagues, and the wider community
Remain flexible to manage assigned shifts effectively
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding protocols

Desired Qualities:

Eagerness for further training opportunities
Willingness to engage in school-provided training, including relevant MAPA training
Previous experience in Advanced Driver Training preferred
Self-motivation, adaptability, and dedication to maintaining confidentiality

During the interview process, we will assess candidates on:

Commitment to safeguarding students
Enthusiasm for working with young people
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries
Emotional resilience in managing challenging behaviours
Attitudes toward authority and maintaining discipline

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors