Minibus Driver

eTeach UK Limited; Cleobury Mortimer; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Pay progression

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Paid special leave provisions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Lacon Childe School is seeking a Minibus Driver to join our school support team. You will drive the designated routes, ensure safe collection and drop-off of pupils, and carry out basic vehicle checks.

Reporting to the Premises Manager, you will follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures, remain calm around pupils, and represent the school with professionalism. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, with shifts 7:45–8:45 a.m. and 3:15–4:15 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Holds a UK driving licence.
• Experience driving larger vehicles is preferred but not essential.
• Be punctual, responsible and confident working around young people.
• Have a calm, supportive manner and strong awareness of pupil safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus on designated morning and afternoon routes.
• Ensure the safe collection and drop-off of students.
• Carry out basic vehicle safety and cleanliness checks.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.
• Represent the school with professionalism and care.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Large-vehicle experience

Pupil safety awareness

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Job Title: Minibus DriverJob Location: Lacon Childe SchoolContract: PermanentHours: 10.00 hours per week, term time only, hours to be worked 7.45 am to 8.45 am and 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm Monday to FridaySalary: SC2 point 4 £26,016 (pro rata for hours and weeks worked). Actual annual pay for hours indicated £5,892.83Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 9 November 2026.Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Minibus Driver at Lacon Childe School as part of our school support team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Driving the school minibus on designated morning and afternoon routes.
• Ensuring the safe collection and drop-off of students.
• Carrying out basic vehicle safety and cleanliness checks.
• Following all safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.
• Representing the school with professionalism and care.

About you:

Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:

• Hold a UK driving licence.
• Have experience of driving larger vehicles (preferred but not essential).
• Be punctual, responsible and confident working around young people.
• Have a calm, supportive manner and strong awareness of pupil safety.

This role reports to the Premises Manager.

Why join us?

As part of our Trust you will have: Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel. Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you support. A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported. A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing. We also recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 26 days + Bank Holidays.
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
• A wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.

About Us:

At Lacon Childe we pride ourselves on calm classrooms, high standards and warm relationships; this, along with the strong moral compass that our staff and students possess, is what makes us a unique and special place to work. We are ambitious for all our students and staff and are a school on a journey of improvement. We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment. Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all.

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre‑employment checks we will undertake. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

Hourly rate £15.10 (incl holiday allowance)