Casual Minibus Driver

St. Bedes Senior School; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Free gym & pool access

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend scheme

Death in Service

Free lunch

Free parking at Senior School

Job summary

Bede’s Trust is seeking a reliable Casual Minibus Driver to join the Transport Team, transporting pupils to and from school and on trips. You will ensure safety and supervise pupils on vehicles, following current laws and school policies. This ad-hoc role requires a D1 licence and good local knowledge.

The position offers essential benefits, an hourly rate of £12.71 plus holiday pay, and access to staff perks and a welcoming seaside location in Eastbourne.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident, polite and organised.
• Good knowledge of the local road network.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from school according to timetable and routes.
• Transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and trips.
• Supervise, ensure safety and behaviour of pupils on/around vehicles.
• Drive and operate vehicles in line with legislation and school policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Organised

Local road knowledge

Job description

Casual Minibus Driver

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 basis according to the school’s requirements either at our Senior School in Upper Dicker or Prep School in Eastbourne.

Offering an hourly rate of £12.71 plus 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
• Eye care vouchers
• 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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

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

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