Minibus Driver

St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 13,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £11,560 per annum

Term-time 39 weeks

LGPS pension

CPD programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is seeking a qualified Minibus Driver on a permanent, part-time basis (20 hours/week) during term-time (39 weeks/year) in Bracebridge, United Kingdom. The role requires a D1 license, MIDAS, and the ability to transport students safely for morning and afternoon runs.

The position offers a salary of £11,560 per annum with automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, plus CPD and staff support programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a D1 License and complete a MIDAS assessment.
• Safely transport students, conduct vehicle safety checks, and keep the minibus clean.
• Flexible with route and schedule changes, potentially on short notice.
• Morning and afternoon runs required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school as per timetable.
• Perform vehicle safety checks and keep the minibus clean.
• Adapt to route and schedule changes with short notice.

Skills

D1 license

MIDAS assessment

Vehicle safety checks

Safe student transport

Job description

Are you a qualified Minibus Driver who can transport students to and from school?

This permanent role is 20 hours per week, term‑time only, with some flexibility required.

Requirements

• Must hold a D1 License and complete a MIDAS assessment.
• Safely transport students, conduct vehicle safety checks, and keep the minibus clean.
• Flexible with route and schedule changes, potentially on short notice.
• Morning and afternoon runs required.

Benefits

• Salary: £11,560 per annum (OLOL Band 1, Scale points 3).
• Term‑time only (39 weeks per year).
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Access to first‑class CPD opportunities with a specialist support staff CPD programme.
• Professional assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefit scheme that includes a Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi‑Academy Trust, is an Ofsted rated good school.

For an informal discussion about the role and our school please contact the school office on 01522 501137.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form located on our vacancies page:

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 9.00am

Interview Date: Friday 17th July 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks are required for successful applicants.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long‑term health condition.

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