Minibus Driver(s)

Job description

Job Description

MINIBUS DRIVER(S) - PART TIME, TERM TIME ONLY (Morning and Evening Shift)

• Morning shift is 8am to 9:30am

• Evening shift is 3:30pm to 6pm

• Both shifts required 5 days a week during term time. 

• Other ad-hoc journeys will usually be during the school day.

• Shifts can be done by one person, or split across two drivers.

• £13 per hour.

No closing date - applications will be considered as and when we receive them.

Job Purpose

To drive the school minibus for the morning and evening Haymarket shuttle service, and other ad-hoc journeys as required. The role holder will also be responsible for routine inspections of the minibus fleet. 

Accountable To

Head of Facilities/Business Director

Main Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of students, other road users and members of the public; 

• Ensure the Haymarket shuttle service runs to time as far as possible to the set route and stops, and maintain records of students using the service; 

• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of students during each journey; 

• Report any behaviour or welfare concerns to relevant teaching staff colleagues; 

• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance and ensure the bus is clean and tidy before and after each journey; 

• Refuel the minibuses as required; 

• Report any damage or maintenance issues immediately; 

• Be a good ambassador for the school, maintaining a professional conduct at all times; 

• Declare any driving sanctions or convictions that may affect insurance or operation of the bus; 

• Adhere to school policies on safeguarding and child protection at all times and attend training as required; 

• Undergo an annual check of your driving licence. 

Ideal Candidate:

Further details, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

Package Description:

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:-

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)  
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English