Post title: School Minibus Driver
Location: Herefordshire
Hours/weeks: 20 hours per week. 6.30am-8.30am and 3.30pm-5.30pm (5 days per week) Term time only for 36 week per year Extra hours may be available for other school trips/events but is not guaranteed
Salary: 6.30am-8.30 am (10 hours per week) - £17.72 per hour. This equates to £7,371. 3.30pm-5.30pm (10 hours per week) - £12.21 per hour. This equates to £5,079. Start date: March 2026
Contract: Permanent
Purpose ofthis job description: Hereford Cathedral School considers this document as a “snapshot” of the job. It aims to provide a clear guide at the time of writing to all that is involved about the requirements of the job. It will also be used to communicate expectations about performance and will be used to monitor effective performance. The job description which follows is not exhaustive and may, occasionally, be reasonably amended by the Headmaster.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and reliable Minibus Driver to join our friendly and supportive transport team. The core purpose of this role is to safely transport our pupils to and from school, working split shifts during the mornings and afternoons. As part of a collaborative team of drivers, you will play a vital role in ensuring our students travel comfortably, securely, and on time each day. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual who demonstrates loyalty, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. The ideal candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils while representing the school with pride.
RE P O RT ING L INE S The post holder reports to Facilities Manager.
Accountabilities:
- To safely transport pupils and staff from one location to another ensuring that all Road Traffic Act Legislation is adhered to.
- To ensure the good name of the School by driving in an appropriate manner with due regard to safety and speed limits
- To ensure the emotional and physical welfare of the pupils in their care in line with HCS Child Protection Guidelines Responsibilities:
- Drive 17 seater minibuses to collect and drop off pupils at designated locations and times at the beginning and end of the school day
- Drive minibus from one location to another
- Daily inspection of the school bus, prior to setting off on a journey, to ensure roadworthiness, serviceability and duty of care
- Completing the daily and weekly inspection list on the vehicle
- Monitoring the cleanliness of the vehicle and the levels of petrol and fluid levels, to ensure efficiency and safety
- Reporting any concerns with regard to the road worthiness of the vehicle to the Facilities Manager
- Supervision of pupils on the minibus to ensure safety (including checks to ensure seatbelts are being used appropriately and that the pupils remain in their seats at all times
- Whilst on the road have autonomy to make decision regarding any aspect of the journey if Health and Safety issues arise
- Have and use pupil contact numbers appropriately to phone and advise of any unforeseen changes or delays such as flooded road, police diversion which make them late for drop off or collection
- Enforcement of the school behaviour policy and the reporting of any incidents or unsatisfactory behaviour to the Senior Deputy Head
- Communicating, using agreed school protocols, with parents of pupils on the bus to ensure efficient and safe practice
- Dealing with accidents/incidents and reporting them to the School Office/Senior Deputy Head/Facilities Manager, as appropriate
Special requirements of this job
All drivers of the school minibus must:
- be over 21 years of age;
- have held a category B licence for at least 2 years;
- have a D1 entitlement on your licence
- not drive the minibus for hire or reward;
- only drive category of vehicles for which an appropriate licence and assessment is held
Postholders will undergo an external minibus driving assessment and must successfully pass this test to be employed.
It is a condition of employment in this post that the postholder holds and continues to hold, a current driving licence. In the event that the postholder loses their driving licence for any reason whatsoever, the School reserves the right to terminate employment.
In addition, the School’s insurers will determine if penalty points/endorsement effect or prevent the postholder continuing to be eligible to be insured to drive a school minibus. Employment may come to an end if the post holder can no longer be insured.
An annual check of driving licence is mandatory. The postholder is duty bound to disclose to the School if penalty points or a driving offence is pending.
An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/about/work-at-hcs/
Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 9am on 29 June 2026.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website. Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71-£17.72 per hour
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
