Job Description

We are currently recruiting a reliable, professional, and safety-conscious School Minibus Driver to join a progressive educational setting in Blackpool.

  • FY1 (Central Blackpool, Promenade)

  • FY2 (North Shore, Bispham)

  • FY3 (Inland Blackpool, Marton, Great Marton)

  • FY4 (South Shore, Squires Gate, South Blackpool)

Starting in December 2026, this position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing a secure pathway from an initial temporary arrangement into a permanent contract. Working full-time hours, you will play a vital safeguarding and support role by ensuring students are transported safely, punctually, and comfortably to and from school, as well as on educational trips and extra-curricular activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safe Transportation: Safely operate school minibuses along planned routes to transport students to and from school and scheduled educational events.

  • Vehicle Checks & Maintenance: Conduct thorough daily pre- and post-use safety checks of the vehicle (fuel, oil, tyres, lights, and tail lifts/wheelchair restraints where applicable) and report any defects immediately.

  • Safeguarding & Student Care: Maintain a calm, secure, and orderly environment on board, enforcing excellent standards of passenger behaviour and assisting vulnerable or SEN pupils as required.

  • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate journey logs, adherence to traffic laws, school transport policies, and health and safety guidelines.

Candidate Requirements

  • Licence Essential: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement (ideally with no more than 3 penalty points).

  • Experience: Previous professional driving experience (minibus, PCV, coach, or school transport) is strongly preferred.

  • Compliance: Must hold (or be willing to undergo) an Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.

  • Personal Attributes: Punctual, patient, friendly demeanor, with a strong commitment to child safeguarding and customer service.

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