Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Grade 4, Point 4: £13.05 per hour 

Contract: Casual

As our Minibus Driver, you will be responsible for transporting students safely and efficiently to and from educational visits, sporting fixtures, and other approved destinations. You will ensure the highest standards of safety, vehicle maintenance, and student welfare at all times.

This role requires someone who can work independently, remain calm under pressure, and build positive relationships with students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport students 
• Conduct vehicle safety checks, including oil, water, tyres, and fuel levels.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the minibus.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures, road traffic regulations, and safeguarding requirements are followed.
• Complete vehicle logs and report any accidents, incidents, or maintenance issues.
• Liaise with school staff regarding student welfare, behaviour, and transport-related matters.
• Support the wider school community through occasional administrative or practical tasks as required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a full, clean driving licence with D1 entitlement (essential).
• Has previous minibus driving experience.
• Has a good knowledge of the local road network.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Demonstrates excellent reliability, professionalism, and communication skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Is medically fit to drive and has no serious motoring offences.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rabbetts, Office Manager on CMR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk or at 01935 810101 who will be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.