Transport Manager (Maternity Cover)

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The King's School, Canterbury

25/06/2026

Transport Manager (maternity cover)

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Job details

Salary

Circa £38-41k DoE

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Administration

Date posted

12/06/2026

Job reference

VAC00700

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover / 37.5 hours per week, all year round Circa £38-41k DoE

The King’s School, Canterbury is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to provide maternity cover within our Premises Department.

This is a varied and strategic role responsible for the management of the School’s vehicle fleet, transport staff and drivers, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of transport services across the School. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, fleet maintenance, vehicle replacement planning, budget management, driver training and regulatory compliance, whilst identifying opportunities to improve services and maximise efficiency.

In addition to transport responsibilities, the role will support the Premises Director with aspects of the School’s residential property portfolio, including liaison with letting agents, tenants and professional advisers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and have substantial experience in transport operations management, including budgetary control, fleet management and strategic planning. Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills are essential, together with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience within an educational environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

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Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 June 2026 The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Transport Manager (maternity cover)