New Hall School - Minibus Driver

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to provide safe and efficient transport for students to and from School.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and professional Minibus Driver to provide safe and efficient transport for students to and from School. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the daily life of the School, ensuring the safety, wellbeing and positive experience of students.

Working patterns:

6.15am-8.30am and 5.15pm-7.30pm, Monday-Thursday; 6.15am-8.30am and 4.00pm-6.15pm, Friday (23 hours p/w in term time)

OR

6.00am-8.30am and 5.15pm-7.45pm, Monday-Thursday; 6.00am-8.30am and 4.00pm-6.30pm, Friday (25 hours p/w in term time)

Key responsibilities:

• to operate one of the School’s designated bus routes, collecting students from agreed pick-up points and delivering them safely to School in the mornings
• to collect students from School in the afternoons and transport them safely to the designated drop-off points
• to always drive safely and responsibly, in accordance with road traffic legislation and School policies, including Health & Safety guidelines for Minibus Drivers
• to ensure the minibus is kept clean and in good condition, both internally and externally
• to ensure all signage inside the minibus is properly attached and maintained
• to carry out regular visual inspections of the vehicle, including tyres, lights, oil, water and fuel levels
• to report promptly any defects, faults or additional maintenance requirements to the Head of Operations
• to deal appropriately with student behaviour, maintaining a calm, safe and respectful environment
• to always maintain a professional relationship with students and parents
• to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in line with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Procedures
• to report immediately any actual or potential concerns regarding the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• to undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Principal

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to have a current, clean driving licence with category D1
• to have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• to understand the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children
• to always be professional, friendly and approachable
• to be able to relate effectively to students, parents and colleagues
• to be flexible and adaptable to change

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Monday 23 February 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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