Halfpenny Yard LTD is recruiting reliable and caring individuals to join our school transport team for the new academic year starting September.
This is a part-time employed position transporting children safely between home and school on dedicated local routes. We provide the vehicle, fuel card, insurance, and fully fund your taxi driver training and licence, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start a rewarding new role.
If you’re seeking flexible weekday work with evenings, weekends, and school holidays free, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Halfpenny Yard LTD?
- Part-time employed role
- Fully funded taxi driver training and licence
- Company vehicle provided
- Fuel card and insurance included
- Consistent term-time income
- No evening, weekend, or school holiday working
- Local routes around Bideford and Barnstaple
- Option to keep the vehicle at home
- Friendly and supportive management team
- Make a positive difference in your local community
The Role
As a School Transport Driver, you will safely transport children to and from school each day, ensuring every journey is comfortable, reliable, and professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport students on designated school routes
- Complete morning and afternoon school runs
- Provide a friendly and professional service
- Work alongside passenger assistants where required
- Communicate effectively with parents, schools, and our transport team
- Follow all safeguarding, transport, and road safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years
- Reliable and punctual
- Good awareness of road safety
- Friendly, patient, and approachable
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience working with children is welcome but not essential
Typical Hours
Morning: Approximately 7:00am – 9:30am
Afternoon: Approximately 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Term-time only.
Ideal For
- Semi-retired individuals
- Part-time drivers
- Parents returning to work
- Community transport drivers
- Delivery or professional drivers seeking regular hours
- Anyone looking for flexible employment with an excellent work-life balance
Apply Today
Join Halfpenny Yard LTD and play an important role in helping local children travel safely to and from school every day.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are part time hours enough for you?
- Have you worked with children before?
- Is a September start okay for you?
Work Location: On the road
