The Queen's School - Minibus Drivers

Summary

The Queen’s School is Cheshire’s leading independent school for girls aged 3 to 18. Due to the continued expansion of our Home to School Transport provision, we are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Minibus Drivers to join our welcoming and supportive transport team from September 2026.

Detail

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in daily school life by safely transporting our pupils to and from school along planned routes at the start and end of each day. As a visible representative of the school, you will act as an ambassador, demonstrating professionalism at all times while promoting our values and ethos.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will work collaboratively with a team of drivers responsible for our minibus fleet. Your duties will include completing routine daily vehicle checks and ensuring each minibus is presented to a high standard, reflecting the school’s professional and welcoming environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for transporting pupils to and from school and taking reasonable measures to safeguard passengers at all times. You will also conduct the necessary checks and inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy prior to travel. Please read the candidate brochure on our website at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/minibus-drivers/ for the job description and person specification.

The following roles are available from September 2026:

· 2 × 25 hours per week (split shift: morning and afternoon)

· 1 × 15 hours per week (afternoon only)

All roles are part‑time, term‑time only. Additional hours may be available for school trips, PE fixtures and extra‑curricular activities.

Applicants may apply for morning only, afternoon only, or both shifts.

Essential Requirements:

• A full, clean and valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
• Proven experience of driving a minibus, HGV or PSV
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to be flexible in working arrangements and work at short notice if the need arises
• Initiative to plan their own work schedule
• Capability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records
• Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Benefits of working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

• Guaranteed, contracted hours
• Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
• School branded workwear provided
• On-site parking
• Pension Scheme
• Sickness Entitlement following qualifying period
• Subsidised meals
• School fees discount
• A strong sense of community
• Supportive colleagues
• Regular social events

Salary

The FTE salary is £24,785 per annum, therefore actual salary for 25 hours per week is £13,218 per annum and for 15 hours per week £7,983 per annum.

Application

Apply by completing the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacanciesminibus-drivers/ and submitting the completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Monday 22 June 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 29 June 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Child safety recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

No recruitment agencies please.

Documents

• Candidate Brochure - Minibus Driver PDF Document
• QS Application Form - Minibus Driver DOCX Document