Location
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
17/11/2025
Posted date
19/09/2025
Closing date
17/10/2025
Transport Supervisor
Location: Brighton
Salary: A salary in the range of £33,000 - £35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individual's skills and experience.
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
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.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://brightoncollege.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/941/Transport-Supervisor