Minibus Driver – Oakdale Junior School and Old Town Infant School and Nursery

Company: Dorset Council
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Location: Bournemouth
Job Description:

Minibus Driver – Old Town Infant School and Nursery & Oakdale Junior School

A Minibus Driver will be responsible for transporting pupils before and after school between the two sites. The role requires a positive character, driver skills and a commitment to safety.

Working Hours

10 hours per week (approximately 8–9 am and 3–4 pm, Monday to Friday). Term time only – 38 working weeks per year.

Salary

Grade 4, 6–9 (13.47 – 14.13 per hour).

Start Date

September 2026, fixed term for one year initially.

Requirements

  • A positive character who will enjoy working with children.
  • A competent, safe driver with a clean licence.
  • A driver holding Category D on their licence (most drivers who qualified before 1 January 1997).
  • A willingness to engage in a 2‑hour minibus driver awareness training session arranged by the school.
  • A qualified first aide or a willingness to be trained.

What We Offer

  • A good quality and well‑maintained vehicle for the trips.
  • An additional adult to support supervision of the children.
  • Polite, courteous and well‑behaved children.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026