School Driver – AsOne Nursery & Primary School

Location: Namutumba Community, Uganda (with regular community travel)
Department: Education
Reports To: Deputy HeadTeacher
Status: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2027
Number of Positions: 1

About AsOne Ministries

AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture. The organization works to end spiritual, relational, and economic poverty through holistic development in rural and underserved communities across Uganda.

About the Role

The School Driver will safely and reliably transport students, staff, and visitors using the school’s coaster bus and van. The role also involves caring for the vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness, following traffic and school safety regulations, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism when working with children.

Key Responsibilities

Safely transport students, staff, and visitors to authorized destinations.
Follow approved routes and schedules for student pick-up and drop-off.
Observe all Uganda traffic laws and school transport safety policies.
Ensure students are safely seated and secured before the vehicle moves.
Assist younger children when boarding and leaving the vehicle.
Maintain discipline and safety among passengers during transportation.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Check the vehicle after every trip to ensure no child is left behind.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
Check tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, fuel, oil, water, and general roadworthiness.
Keep the coaster and van clean and presentable.
Report mechanical faults, damage, or safety concerns immediately.
Coordinate routine servicing and vehicle maintenance.
Ensure insurance, road licences, inspection stickers, and other vehicle documents remain valid.
Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, including mileage, fuel use, trips, and incidents.
Maintain first aid kits and fire extinguishers in the vehicles.
Respond appropriately to accidents, breakdowns, and other emergencies.
Avoid mobile phone use and other distractions while driving.
Coordinate transport schedules with school leadership and teachers.
Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and school staff.
Support school trips, sports events, outreach activities, and other off-site programs.
Assist with transporting school materials and supplies when required.
Report transport and safety concerns to the Director of Operations.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Teacher or administration.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of an O-Level certificate.
Valid driving permit in Classes D and D1.
Clean driving record.
Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience.
Experience driving coaster buses or similar passenger vehicles.
Experience transporting school children is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Ugandan traffic laws and road safety regulations.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Defensive driving or vehicle mechanics training is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Calm, patient, and responsible when working with children.
Punctual, disciplined, and reliable.
Good knowledge of local roads, routes, and communities.
Basic mechanical skills.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and breakdowns.
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Strong commitment to child safety.
Alignment with the Christian values and mission of AsOne Ministries.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AsOne Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on any protected grounds. Personal data will only be used for recruitment purposes and protected under the Data Protection Act.

Important: AsOne Ministries does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment. Report any such requests immediately.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

CV
Cover letter
National ID
Proof of professional certification

Apply online through:

AsOne Ministries Careers – Apply Now

For more information, contact hr@asoneafrica.org.

Application Deadline

11 September 2026