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.

SMART EDUCATION is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.