School Bus Driver-1

Role Overview

School Bus Driver-1 position with International Schools Partnership. Transport children to and from school in a safe, professional manner as part of the school's daily operations.

Company Overview

The Aquila School is committed to "amazing learning"—providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. The school vision is "A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress." International Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, strengthening inclusive culture, and identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.

Role Purpose

Ensure safe, reliable transportation of students to and from school while maintaining vehicle standards, adhering to all traffic and safety regulations, and supporting the school's commitment to child welfare and daily operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Student Supervision

• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons.
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required.
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends.
• Ensure safety of all students at all times.
• Discipline children when required to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times.
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route.
• Ensure that your RTA approvals are up to date and carry them along on all trips.
• Obey all traffic laws.

Meetings & General Duties

• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Additional Information

Hours & Schedule

Hours of work: 8 hours per day Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with appropriate break time; Friday 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Holiday Entitlement

30 days per school year.

Reporting Line

Line managed by the Facility Manager and Transport & Housekeeping Supervisor.

Safeguarding & Vetting

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history. All staff share responsibility for ensuring that children are safe and properly supervised at all times and must adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct.