Minibus Driver

Toynbee School; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

BUPA Health Care

Wellbeing Day

Job summary

Toynbee School is seeking a Minibus Driver to transport pupils and activity groups around Eastleigh and surrounding areas. The role requires reliability, courtesy, and good local knowledge; you will perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance while adhering to safeguarding guidelines.

The position is term-time, with possible additional hours. A clean licence is required, with D1 licence funding for successful candidates and MiDAS training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving licence and be over 21 with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• D1 licence costs funded for selected candidate upon successful submission of required tests and medical.

Responsibilities

• Transport home-to-school pupils and activities.
• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance and daily checks.
• Refuel the minibus and ensure it is serviced with annual MOT as required.
• Be flexible for additional hours beyond term-time if needed.

Skills

Clean driving licence

D1 licence funding

MiDAS training

Term-time only

Job description

Minibus Driver

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Eastleigh, SO53 2PL
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a reliable, dependable, and courteous driver to transport our home-to-school pupils and extracurricular activities. You will have a good local knowledge and be able to use your initiative to resolve any situations, such as traffic problems, that may arise during transport. As part of the role, you will be required to carry out minor maintenance and daily vehicle checks, re-fueling of the vehicle and ensuring the vehicle is serviced and has an annual MOT as required.

You must have a clean driving licence and be over 21 having held your licence for at least 2 years. If you passed your driving test after 1st January 1997, we would fund all costs for the successful candidate to obtain a D1 licence, this will include a theory and practical test plus medical examination. All successful candidates will be required to complete the MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme).

The right candidate has the flexibility. This role is term time only, but there may be an opportunity for additional hours as and when required.

What the school offers its staff

• An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team
• Great facilities including recently refurbished classroom suites and offices.
• An extensive CPD and Induction programme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free Parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. Toynbee School is an oversubscribed school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorised as 'Good' by OFSTED in October 2015, March 2019 and November 2024.

We offer all staff:

• BUPA Health Care
• Wellbeing Day
• An extensive CPD and Induction programme
• Excellent facilities
• Access to Simplyhealth benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A support team environment
• Free Parking

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.

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Interview Date: Candidates will be contacted should they be shortlisted.