Mini Bus Driver

The Minibus Driver is required to transport students to and from South Yorkshire academies and the Step Out provision following a scheduled route while ensuring student safety.

The Minibus Driver is responsible for ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules. The Minibus Driver must ensure students board appropriately, assisting students as and when required, whilst ensuring the safety of students while on the bus until they reach their final destination.

Transport children and other passengers to and from school safely

Ensure that the Minibus is clean and regularly check vehicle safety such as tyres, brakes, indicators are all mechanically sound

Ensure passengers onboard / offboard the bus safely

Assist students with getting on and off the bus as required

Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety

Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops

Comply with traffic laws and respect other road users to ensure students arrive safely to their final destination

Stay alert while driving to avoid accidents with other vehicles on the road

Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers

Report delays, accidents, and emergencies

Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations as appropriate

All employees are required to meet the expected level of performance necessary for undertaking their role, whilst demonstrating positive behaviours in line with Astrea Academy Trust Values

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees to share this commitment

All employees are required to comply with all Astrea Academy Trust statutory and school policies and act in accordance with them as necessary

All employees are required to demonstrate a continued commitment to professional development and undertake all relevant mandatory training associated with their role

This list of key responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive and is a general outline of the typical duties and responsibilities expected to be carried out whilst accepting that these may vary.