Albright Education Centre is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. We are seeking to appoint a reliable and conscientious Minibus Driver to transport students to and from the centre and other trips as required. The role may occasionally involve some after school work and weekend work. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to work alongside our specialist staff team.
The successful candidate will:
- Carry out and record the daily/weekly inspections of the school bus, prior to all journeys.
- Clean the minibus inside and out.
- Ensure the minibus is made available for all periodic inspections, servicing and other such times as required by the school, e.g: trips etc.
- Drive the school bus in an appropriate manner with due regard to safety and speed limits.
- Supervise students on the school bus to ensure safety (including checks to ensure seatbelts and headrests are being used appropriately and that the students remain in their seats at all times).
- Support of the school behaviour policy and report any incidents or unsatisfactory behaviour to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Be able to communicate clearly, considerately and courteously, using agreed school protocols, with parents of pupils on the bus to ensure efficient and safe practice.
- Collect and drop off students at designated locations and times.
- Complete any other relevant and appropriate occasional duties that may be required by the school, agreed beforehand.
- Be required to undertake Level 1 Safeguarding and First Aid Training.
Overtime may be available for other school trips/events but must be authorised by the Head Teacher. (Sick and holiday pay are in accordance with statutory requirements).
The school provides a continuation of education for pupils who, due to medical, psychological or psychiatric difficulties, are unable to attend their mainstream school.
All staff are offered Continued Professional Development opportunities to suit their needs.
The staff and management committee of Albright Education Centre are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until cleared.
A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on the school website.
Sandwell Home and Hospital Tuition Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://albrighteducationcentre.co.uk
Hours: 22hrs per week - 7.00am – 9.00am and 3.00pm – 6.00pm - flexible. Term Time Plus 1 day
Grade: Grade B , SCP 4, £26,016, (Actual Salary - £13,565 - £13,743 p.a.)
Location:Albright Education Centre,South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road, Tipton DY4 7NR
Closing Date:Friday 6th November 12pm
Shortlisting will be onMonday 9th November 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th November 2026
Start date will beTuesday 6th January 2026
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Contact Details:
Albright Education Centre (SIPS) Recruitment Team
