Minibus Driver (School Run - Morning and/or Afternoon

5 to 10 hours per week/Term Time Only

Hourly rate of £14.65

 Required from September 2025 

The Romsey School is seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver to operate a regular School route to collect pupils from Oakfield Academy,  Sylvia Crescent, Totton and bring them to The Romsey School, Greatbridge Road, Romsey.

Timings -

• Mornings 7.30am to 8.30am
• Afternoons 3pm to 4pm

This role involves transporting students to and from school in a minibus, carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy and refuelling the vehicle as required. Working within health and safety guidelines and maintaining accurate records of students using the service is essential to the role. Attendance is required at any relevant training courses.

Additional adhoc driving hours may be available during the day including school trips and sporting fixtures.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in a similar role;
• Hold a valid UK driving licence; 
• Hold a MIDAS certificate (although training is provided if you do not already have this); 
• Have D1 on their licence which is desirable, but not essential;
• Hold a First aid certificate (although training is provided if you do not already have this); 
• Be reliable and a good timekeeper;
• Safely transport students on a designated route to and from school
• Hold responsibility for the safeguarding of students;
• Ensuring the safety of all students travelling on the minibus and to ensure all are wearing seat belts
• Advising the COO of any issue occurring on the minibus during transporting of students or any damage after a drive
• Conduct the required vehicle safety checks before and after use.
• Ensure the designated minibus has adequate fuel to complete each journey and enough should the minibus be needed during the day by the school.
• Keep the inside of the designated minibus clean and tidy.
• Promote and represent the school in a positive manner.
• Work collaboratively with all members of The Gateway Trust community; 

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, part-time hours that fit around your schedule
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' daily lives

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date. 

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.