About this role
- Ipswich School
- Address: 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG
- Salary: £13,552 per annum
- Hours: 5 hours per day (25 hours per week), term time only, normally split into 2.5 hours in the morning and afternoon, Monday - Friday
- Contract: Permanent, 5 months probation
- Reference: 5708
Ipswich School has an opportunity for a Minibus Driver to join the transport team at the school.
You will join a small team of minibus drivers who help to transport our pupils to and from school each weekday during term time. You may also be asked to help with transport for school trips/events etc. or to help us during the school’s holiday periods with airport pick-ups for our boarding students arriving from overseas. This is therefore predominantly a term time only post.
Key responsibilities
- Transport Senior and Prep School pupils on one of the school bus routes to and from Ipswich School in the morning and evening of each weekday when Ipswich School is in session, following a designated route
- To follow all rules and regulations relating to daily driving limits
- Supervise pupils using the bus and report any issues to the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral)
- Ensure the vehicle is used only by those authorised to use it
- Ensure the vehicle is properly maintained and cleaned
- Conduct a walkaround check on the vehicle at the start of each duty
- Clean and fuel minibus fleet on a day by day basis and conduct minor maintenance functions including refuelling, ad-blue levels, general vehicle checks and bulb replacements
- Take and collect vehicles from the Maintenance Provider as required
- Adhere to the Ipswich School Transport Policy
- Maintain regular contact with the Transport Manager
- Undertake periodic training as required.
This list is not exhaustive and duties may be changed or added to as determined from time to time.
Working relationships
- Reports to Transport Manager
- Direct reports: None
Key relationships: Parents, children and staff
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and must comply with the School's Child
Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy at all times. Any actual or potential concerns about a child's safety or welfare must be reported through the school's safeguarding procedures.
Employees are expected to attend safeguarding training as directed.
Criteria: Essential/Desirable
- A current, full driving licence with D1 category
- Experience of bus driving in a similar role
- Punctual and reliable
- The ability to relate well to both staff and pupils is required, together with a flexible approach.
- Safeguarding certificate
Standard requirements
These statements form part of every Ipswich School job description unless HR policy changes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Ipswich School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
General duties
The responsibilities set out in this job description describe the main expectations of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties of a similar level and nature. The job description may be reviewed and amended from time to time, following consultation, to reflect the needs of the School and the professional development of the post holder.
Safeguarding
The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people with whom they come into contact. They must comply with the school's safeguarding policies and procedures, report concerns promptly and attend safeguarding training as directed.
Working arrangements
It is likely that you will be assigned to the Ipswich Railway Station – Ipswich school bus run to and from Ipswich School each weekday as follows (but you could, in the future, be assigned to an alternative route as required).
Your normal working hours are 5 hours per day (25 hours per week), normally split into 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon within the following periods:
- Mondays - Fridays 6.30 am – 10.30 am (2.5 hours per day, 12.5 hours per week)
- Mondays - Fridays 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm (2.5 hours per day, 12.5 hours per week)
The above hours include attendance at appropriate INSET training sessions which take place in February and at the beginning of the Michaelmas (Autumn) term each year.
- It is important that the GB/EU Drivers’ Hours legislation is adhered to at all times. More details can be found here
- After 3 months’ service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme and will receive x3 death in service cover.
- Free lunch is provided during term time in the School Dining Hall when the kitchen is in operation and when your working hours are close to the lunch time period.
- Staff are able to use the school swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
- The School runs an appraisal scheme for its support staff to assist in the review and development of their role and you will participate in this scheme.
- Please note that holiday may only be taken during Ipswich School holiday periods.
How to apply
Please visit the school’s website for further details.
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We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested in this role please apply as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 12pm, 2 November 2026.