Job Details

Minibus Driver

Job Description

Minibus Driver

Location: Frensham, Farnham

Salary: £14 - 14.75 per hour (£4,547.20 - £4790.80 per annum)

Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5.00pm - 7.00pm, term time only (including INSETs).

Founded in 1906, Edgeborough is one of the leading, co-educational, independent Prep schools in Surrey situated in 50 acres of outstanding countryside in Frensham, Farnham.

The Estates Department is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the school's facilities, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and inspiring environment for both students and staff. Our team oversees the upkeep of buildings, grounds, classrooms and recreational areas, ensuring the estate is well-maintained, secure, and functional. The Estates department plays a crucial role in providing the physical foundation for the exceptional educational experience our school offers.

The Role

Edgeborough School is seeking an evening minibus driver to deliver a safe and efficient minibus service to our pupils. The Minibus Driver plays a key role in supporting the school's operational activities by driving the minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring safety is your top priority.

Main Responsibilities

  • To undertake the safe transportation of students on the agreed service routes in the school minibus
  • Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day
  • Carry out driver's vehicle checks and basic maintenance, ensuring the bus is clean and tidy before and after each journey
  • Driving safely, with due care and attention to the traffic regulations, thus ensuring the safety of the pupils and staff on board at all times
  • To report any damage or maintenance issues immediately to the Estates Manager
  • Declare any driving sanctions or convictions that may affect the driving or insurance of the school minibus
  • To be aware and comply with safeguarding procedures and polices
  • Other reasonable duties expected of a mini-bus driver

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Full and valid driving licence and minimum of 2 years driving experience
  • Medically fit to drive minibuses
  • Ability to maintain accurate vehicle records
  • Be reliable, punctual and smart appearance
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to specific timescales, but also an ability to work as part of a team and to form professional relationships
  • The ability to be adaptable and flexible in approach and professional at all times

Desirable:

  • D1 category licence (training can be provided)
  • Experience in driving minibuses/large vehicles
  • Local and surrounding areas road knowledge
  • Experience within a school environment

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Edgeborough School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 31 August 2026