School Minibus Driver

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job Title: School Minibus Driver
Grade/Salary: Grade D, SCP 7, £13.69 Per Hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term until August 2027
Contract Terms: 20 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Sunday,16th August 2026
Required From: September 2026

We are looking for a reliable, caring, and professional School Minibus Driver to join our friendly team. If you enjoy driving and want a rewarding role helping children travel safely to and from school, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence with the appropriate entitlement, have excellent timekeeping, a friendly and patient approach, and be committed to providing a safe, punctual, and professional service.

We offer competitive pay, school-friendly working hours, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your local community every school day.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence with the appropriate licence category
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Friendly, patient, and approachable
• Committed to keeping children safe

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact .

Operating Norms

We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms can be found in the Recruitment pack.

References

In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025

• We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees
• We cannot accept two references from the same employer.
• Please provide your current or most recent employer.
• In all cases two professional references are required.

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.