DRIVER

Job Description

School Bus Driver – Alexandria International School

The School Bus Driver ensures the safe, punctual, and responsible transport of students to and from school, field trips, and other school-related activities. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and respectful interaction with students and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation for students, following scheduled routes and school timetables.
• Ensure full compliance with road safety laws, transportation regulations, and school policies.
• Supervise student behavior on the bus, ensuring a calm and respectful environment during travel.
• Perform routine inspections of the vehicle before and after trips to ensure safety and proper functioning.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and basic upkeep of the bus.
• Report any mechanical issues, delays, or incidents promptly to the school office.
• Assist younger students with boarding and exiting the bus when needed.
• Support school events requiring transport (e.g., educational visits, sports events).
• Maintain accurate logs and adhere to any reporting or record-keeping procedures required by the school or authorities.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong driving and safety awareness skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a calm demeanor.
• Ability to manage and interact positively with children of various ages.
• Good knowledge of road conditions and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of documented experience as a professional bus driver.
• Valid Category D driving license (required for operating buses) and Category B license (standard vehicles).
• Clean driving record and no history of serious traffic violations.
• Ability to pass background checks, including criminal records and health assessments.

ISP Commitment

Alexandria International School is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), which is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

All staff are required to share this commitment and undergo rigorous background checks, including reference verification, criminal record clearance, and online due diligence as per ISP global policies.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students . Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect . We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by 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. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.