Driver

The Stephen Longfellow Academy; Churwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher or local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver (part time) to provide safe transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits and other academy activities in Leeds. The postholder will also perform daily vehicle inspections and assist with minibus cleaning while supporting supervision of students as needed.

We value safety, professionalism and teamwork, and invite applicants who can stay calm under pressure and manage time effectively to join our

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence including D1.
• High levels of concentration.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits and academy activities.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and support routine minibus cleaning.
• Assist with supervision of young people whilst travelling when required.
• Work flexibly to support the needs of the Academy and contribute to a team environment.

Skills

Driving licence

D1 entitlement

Concentration

Time management

Team player

Job description

Driver (Part time)

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Leeds, LS11 8PG
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 2 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit a reliable and committed colleague to the role of Minibus Driver. This is an important role within the Academy, with the successful candidate responsible for providing safe and efficient transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits, trips and other academy activities. The postholder will also undertake daily vehicle inspections, support the routine cleaning of minibuses and, where required, assist with the supervision of young people whilst travelling.

We are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and reliability, and who can work flexibly to support the needs of the Academy. The successful candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, manage their time effectively and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

Potential applicants should have:

• A full clean driving licence including D1.
• High levels of concentration.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit a reliable and committed colleague to the role of Minibus Driver. This is an important role within the Academy, with the successful candidate responsible for providing safe and efficient transport for students to and from sports fixtures, educational visits, trips and other academy activities. The postholder will also undertake daily vehicle inspections, support the routine cleaning of minibuses and, where required, assist with the supervision of young people whilst travelling. We are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and reliability, and who can work flexibly to support the needs of the Academy. The successful candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, manage their time effectively and contribute positively as part of a wider team. Potential applicants should have:

• A full clean driving licence including D1.
• High levels of concentration.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
  As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding