Bus Monitor

Job Description

Bus Monitor Responsibilities

• Supervise students during all bus journeys (start and end of day), ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and comfort at all times

• Accurately register and account for students during pick-up and drop-off, maintaining clear and up-to-date records of attendance and timings

• Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour on the bus, managing pupil conduct positively and in line with school expectations

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and staff through clear, respectful, and professional communication

• Report behavioural concerns, safeguarding issues, and any transport-related matters promptly to the Transport Officer

• Maintain accurate records within the School Management System, including transport registrations and student data

• Support the administration of transport services, including registering new students and assisting with planning for emergency transport where required

• Contribute to high levels of staff and parent satisfaction by ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-managed transport experience

• Take all reasonable precautions to safeguard students, staff, equipment, and facilities, including applying first aid where necessary

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness across the school site by following the cleaning rota and completing all assigned duties to a high standard following agreed work schedules using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials.

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to site cleanliness by identifying and addressing cleaning needs beyond assigned tasks, ensuring all areas remain consistently safe, hygienic, and presentable

• Regularly check and replenish cleaning supplies, report maintenance or hygiene concerns promptly, and take initiative to resolve minor issues where appropriate

• Ensure high-traffic and priority areas (e.g. entrances, corridors, toilets, bus areas) are monitored and maintained throughout the day and follow work card for specific timed actities

• Deliver a high-quality service aligned with school expectations, demonstrating reliability, care, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

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.