job Description 

Job Title: Casual School Minibus Driver  

Salary: £11-£14 an hour  

Reporting to:     Attendance Manager  

 Job Purpose and Details:  

To drive the minibus vehicles for the school to enable them to participate fully in a wide variety of activities. 

 Responsibilities:  

• To be responsible for carrying out driving /escort duties.  
• To work co-operatively with all disciplines of staff.  
• To be responsible for carrying out vehicle checks before driving and report any problems to the school office. 
• To be responsible for ensuring that the required number of seats are in place and secure, and that the necessary wheelchair restraints are available for the planned journey.  
• To be responsible for the welfare, safety and comfort of passengers at all times, and to offer assistance where appropriate.  
• To be responsible for returning vehicle keys at the school office or to leave them as advised if outside office hours.  
• To be responsible for the correct use of safety and security equipment in accordance with the instructions given, and the wearing of safety clothing.  
• To undertake appropriate training when necessary, in consultation with the other staff, e.g. Safeguarding, MIDAS, Manual Handling  

• To be responsible for the cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle you are driving. 
•  Not to drive any vehicle or use any equipment unless fully trained and confident.  
• To supply a copy of your driving licence every 6 months on request, and to immediately advise Salford City Academy of any changes or endorsements to your licence.  
• To be responsible for ensuring that all passengers, including yourself, wear a seat belt at all times.  
• To undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.