Bus Driver - Casual Hours

St Thomas More Catholic Academy; Longton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust seeks a reliable, punctual Casual School Mini Bus Driver to transport pupils within the Stoke/Staffordshire region. You will drive the school minibus on a casual basis, perform safety checks and support school activities, maintaining high standards of safety and punctuality.

A first aid qualification is desirable and training will be provided. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with interviews to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience driving school minibuses preferred.
• First aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and transport pupils to school, swimming classes and events.
• Perform pre-journey vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure minibus meets health and safety requirements and assist with basic maintenance.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Clear communication

Safe driving

Education

No formal education requirement

Job description

Casual School Mini Bus Driver

£13.28 per hour

Casual Hours

The Directors at St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable, punctual and personable individual to drive our school mini bus on a casual basis in the Stoke/Staffordshire region.

Responsibilities

• To safely collect and transport pupils to school, swimming classes and other events as directed.
• To undertake pre-journey checks on the vehicle and report any defects.
• Help to ensure that the school minibus meets health and safety requirements and be responsible for general repairs and maintenance.
• General portage and collection activities and ad hoc additional minibus activities to support schools within the Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

A first aid qualification is desirable but appropriate training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Closing Date for applications: 02/11/2026

Interviews: To Be confirmed

The CMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.