Casual Minibus Driver

Bede's Co; Upper Dicker; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Company pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Free gym & pool access

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service benefits

Complimentary Lunch

Free parking

Sea-side location Eastbourne

Job summary

Bede’s Trust is seeking a reliable Casual Minibus Driver to join the Transport Team in Eastbourne/Upper Dicker. You will transport pupils to and from school, fixtures and trips, ensuring safety and adherence to policies while maintaining professional conduct.

The role requires a D1 licence, a recent eye test, and excellent communication. It is offered on an ad-hoc basis with a competitive hourly rate and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category D1 driving licence.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eye test completed within the last 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from school according to the timetable and routes.
• Transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and trips.
• Supervise, ensure safety and behaviour of pupils on and around vehicles; follow school policies.

Skills

D1 Licence

Communication

Safety & supervision

Job description

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a reliable and punctual Casual Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team,

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.

Work will be offered on an ad-hoc basisaccording to the school’s requirements either at our Senior School in Upper Dicker or Prep School in Eastbourne.

Offering an hourly rate of £12.71plus holiday pay along with a range of staff benefits including:

• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free parking at the Senior School
• An idyllic working location by the sea in Eastbourne!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check