Minibus Driver

Looking for a reliable term time driving role? Join Claires Court and help pupils travel safely, comfortably and on time every day. Minibus Driver Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Term time, approximately 36 weeks Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 7:30pm Licence Requirements: A valid, clean UK Category D1 PCV driving licence with a valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification Experience Required: Proven safe and confident driving experience Start Date: September 2026 A Driving Role With Real Responsibility Claires Court is looking for an experienced Minibus Driver to join its driving team in Maidenhead. Working as part of the Estates Team, you will be responsible for transporting pupils safely between school, home and school activities, while providing a calm, professional and friendly service. This is a term time position, approximately 36 weeks per year , working Monday to Friday from 1:00pm to 7:30pm . What You’ll Be Doing This is more than simply getting from A to B. You will play an important role in making sure pupils travel safely and that the School’s transport service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: - Driving school minibuses safely along allocated routes - Transporting pupils to and from school and school activities - Familiarising yourself with routes, traffic patterns and any local diversions - Completing passenger registers and daily transport records - Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks - Checking fuel, oil, water, screenwash and tyres - Keeping minibuses clean, tidy and presentable - Reporting vehicle faults promptly - Ensuring seat belts are worn and safety procedures are followed - Maintaining a calm and orderly environment on board - Reporting any significant pupil behaviour or safety concerns - Working closely with the Estates Team and wider school staff The role requires a professional, proactive and safety conscious approach at all times. About You We’re looking for someone dependable, calm and confident behind the wheel, with the professionalism needed when transporting children and young people. To be considered, you will need: - A valid, clean UK driving licence with Category D1 entitlement , or an appropriate PCV licence - Proven safe and confident driving experience - Good knowledge of the UK Highway Code - The ability to carry out basic vehicle checks - Excellent punctuality and reliability - A polite, patient and helpful manner - Confidence interacting with pupils of different ages - A flexible, team focused approach - A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare Experience driving larger or passenger carrying vehicles would be particularly relevant, and good knowledge of local roads would be useful. Why Join Claires Court? You will be joining a supportive school environment where safety, professionalism and teamwork genuinely matter. Claires Court offers: - A positive and supportive working environment - Term time working - Regular professional development and training - A structured school transport operation - A role where reliability and good judgement are genuinely valued The School also provides and expects ongoing training including safeguarding, first aid, defensive driving and manual handling where required. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Application Process Please apply initially by submitting your CV. If your experience and licence appear suitable, a member of the recruitment team will call you to discuss the role in more detail. You will then be sent the Claires Court application form directly , together with clear instructions explaining how to complete it and where the completed form should be sent. Please note that completion of the School's application form is a required part of the recruitment process. A CV cannot be accepted instead of the completed application form, although it may be submitted as additional supporting information. Applications must be received by 8.00am on 1st October 2026. Early applications are encouraged as applications will be considered as they are received and Claires Court reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.