Mini Bus Driver

Applefields School; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, requires a temporary Minibus Driver to transport pupils to and from school, ensuring safe, timely arrivals and adherence to school transport rules. Working 20 hours per week during term time (7:00–9:00 and 15:00–17:00), with potential ad hoc hours for trips or fixtures and extra pay for additional hours.

Must hold a current full driving licence (D or D1), Driver CPC, and maintain a clean licence for at least 2 years; MIDAS and first

Qualifications

• Required as soon as possible to provide a reliable service transporting students in a responsible and competent manner to and from school ensuring the students arrive safely and on time.
• There may be the opportunity of overtime for school trips and sporting fixtures.
• You must hold a current, clean and valid driving licence (held for at least 2 years), hold a category D, or D1 or D1 (101) licence and a valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), or be willing to undertake the required training.
• A MIDAS certificate and first aid training would also be desirable, or you should be willing to undertake the required training.

Job description

Grade: CD

Contract: Temporary (Including Maternity)

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire,Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

• Required as soon as possible to provide a reliable service transporting students in a responsible and competent manner to and from school ensuring the students arrive safely and on time.
• There may be the opportunity of overtime for school trips and sporting fixtures.
• You must hold a current, clean and valid driving licence (held for at least 2 years), hold a category D, or D1 or D1 (101) licence and a valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), or be willing to undertake the required training.
• A MIDAS certificate and first aid training would also be desirable, or you should be willing to undertake the required training.

As of September 2026, the school will operate three, sixteen-seater minibuses operating school runs.

20 hours per week, term time only. 7.00 am to 9.00 am and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm (these hours may vary slightly). We are also keen to hear from people who may be interested in some additional hours on an ad-hoc basis, as there are occasionally additional activities during the school day that this role could support. There would be additional pay for any additional hours.

Grade C D SCP 3-6 £25,989 per annum, pro rata. Actual salary: £12,178 per annum. Holidays will not be allowed during term time, unless under exceptional and approved circumstances.

We would consider job shares if two people were to apply and were happy to work either mornings only and/or afternoons only.

Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.

Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.