Mini-bus Driver; Casual

The role of the Minibus Driver role is to transport pupils to a range of educational, co-curricular and sporting activities, including outdoor education programmes, climbing events, Model United Nations conferences, competitions and sports fixtures, where a Master is unavailable or not qualified to drive.

Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff. These include a generous pension scheme with an 11% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary exchange for pensions and private healthcare, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family‑friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College’s excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.

• Driving the minibus to transport boys to and from Eton to various events in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users and members of the public.
• Responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of the boys/passengers.
• Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts at all times in accordance with legal and College requirements.
• Carry out appropriate vehicle safety checks prior to every journey and reporting any issues identified.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage and journey details as required.
• Contact the College promptly in the event of delays, disruptions or changes to travel arrangements.
• Record and report vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents in the vehicle logbook and notifying the Transport Manager promptly.
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory and role-specific training.
• Maintain confidentiality in respect of all College-related matters and preventing the inappropriate disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.
• Represent Eton College professionally and courteously when interacting with pupils, parents, staff, officials and members of the public.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the nature and level of the role as may be required from time to time.

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Full clean and valid D1 driving licence.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and demonstrate sensitivity to their needs.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Honest, punctual and reliable, with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Ability to work independently using initiative and sound judgement.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of drivi

ng minibuses or passenger-carrying vehicles.

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Familiarity with safeguarding requirements within an educational environment.

Basic vehicle maintenance awareness and the ability to identify vehicle defects.

• Knowledge of routes within the South East and surrounding areas.

• This is a permanent casual role, and therefore the College is under no…