Part Time School Minibus Driver - Term Time

About the School - Long Close

We are delighted to welcome you to Long Close School, where we welcome children from 2 – 16 years. With over 80 years of teaching heritage, our school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of our reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, our children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a School Minibus Driver to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We are looking for a Part-Time School Minibus Driver to provide safe, reliable, and timely transport for our pupils and staff during term time. You will play an important role in ensuring our students travel to and from school safely and comfortably. This role requires you to drive the school minibus on a predetermined route, assist with cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle, and adhere to all relevant legal requirements and health and safety guidelines. You will be expected to represent the school positively, maintain confidentiality, and ensure a safe environment for all passengers. Additionally, you will work closely with the Operations Manager and other team members, providing support as needed for home-to-school transport.

This is a part-time role needed during term time starting late April 2025. The proposed work pattern is 4 hours per day, covering morning and afternoon trips. 

To view a full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

We are seeking a responsible, reliable, and flexible individual who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our pupils. You will need to hold a full British manual driving licence, including the D1 category, and have at least 24 months of driving experience with no more than 3 penalty points, including the D1 category to drive minibus. Previous experience working with children is an advantage, as is experience in driving passenger-carrying vehicles. You should be proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Your excellent communication skills, discretion, and willingness to learn and adapt will make you a great fit for this role.

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts 
• Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 23 March 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.