Casual Mini Bus Driver

Teaching Vacancies; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Heckmondwike Grammar School is seeking a reliable minibus driver to transport students and staff along pre‑agreed routes and return them to the school as required. The role includes daily safety checks of the mini bus and a commitment to safeguarding and respectful service.

We value outstanding communication, calmness under pressure, and a strong customer service ethos. You will work as part of a supportive team and contribute to the welfare of students in a trusted school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to stay composed in challenging situations
• Strong customer service mindset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Honesty, integrity and reliability
• Willingness to adapt to changes in roles or schedules
• Suitability to work with children and families

Responsibilities

• Drive the school mini bus to take students and staff to pre‑agreed routes and return to school.
• Carry out daily safety checks on the mini bus and report issues promptly.

Skills

Outstanding communication and Interper

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Teamwork and initiative

Honesty and integrity

Flexible and open attitude to change

Suitability to work with children

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an organised and reliable individual?

Then this will be the job for you.

We are looking to recruit for the above post to to drive the school mini bus to take students and staff to pre-agreed routes and return them to school as and when required.

We are proud to be Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the North of England - The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025.

About Us:

At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.

The Role:

To drive the school mini bus to take students and staff to pre‑agreed routes and return them to school as and when required.

To be responsible for the daily safety checks on the school mini bus.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

What will you bring to the role?

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
• Work well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative
• Honesty and integrity
• A flexible and open attitude to change
• Suitability to work with children

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application issuccessful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from theDisclosure and Barring Service before yourappointment is confirmed.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Interesting work as a key member of a supportive team
• A learning‑centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally
• A vibrant, supportive community of like‑minded individuals
• A competitive salary and membership to a Local Government pension scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement: Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.