Transport Supervisor

Main Purpose of the Role

To support the effective day-to-day running of the school's transport operations by supervising minibus drivers, ensuring safe and timely pupil transport, and assisting with fleet management.

This role includes a combination of supervisory responsibilities and driving duties, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency and clear communication.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, including scheduling and coordination of minibus drivers.
• Support logistical planning for school trips, sports fixtures, and off-site activities.
• Supervise the accurate records of transport activities, including journey logs, pupil attendance, fuel usage, and incident reports.
• Liaise with teaching, administrative, and support staff to meet transport requirements.
• Assist with managing driver rotas, absences, and vehicle allocations.
• Support emergency transport arrangements and safeguarding procedures as needed.
• Promote and uphold a high standard of health and safety practices across all transport operations.
• Undertake driving duties as required.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Essential

• Previous experience in transport operations or fleet supervision.
• A valid UK driving licence (category D1 preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support a small team effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
• Calm, professional and able to handle emergencies or incidents confidentially.

Desirable

• Experience as a School Bus Driver or in an educational transport setting.
• First Aid or MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week).
• This role may require occasional evening and weekend work to attend events (e.g Open Mornings) and to address transport issues as they arise.

Remuneration

• A salary in the range of £33,000 - £35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individual's skills and experience.

Holidays

• 23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.