Minibus Driver

St Mary's Independent School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School fee discount

Employee assistance program

Occupational health

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Bike2Work

Job summary

St Mary's Independent School in Colchester is seeking a reliable Minibus Driver to operate the school's daily transport service, collecting pupils from designated points in the morning and returning them at the end of the day. The role requires a full driving licence with D1 entitlement and a MiDAS one-day assessment.

This part-time, term-time position offers a supportive team, on-site parking and a focus on safeguarding. Interview dates are rolling and the start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Must pass the MiDAS one-day driving assessment.
• Willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Collect pupils from designated pick-up points in the morning and return them to the same points at the end of the school day.
• Drive the school minibus as part of a daily transport service, ensuring safety and reliability.

Skills

D1 entitlement

MiDAS

Driving licence

Job description

Minibus Driver at St Mary's School for Girls

New

Job Reference: EDV/2026/SMSG/82535

Location: 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £13.24 Hourly

20 hours a week, split shift of 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon

Weeks Per Year: Term-time only

Closing Date: 3:00pm, Mon 12th Oct, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s): On a rolling basis

About this Role

St Mary's Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Minibus Driver to drive the school minibus as part of a daily service by collecting St Mary's pupils from designated pick-up points in the morning and then returning them to the same point at the end of the school day.

In addition to providing an excellent service and maintaining our high standards, the successful candidate must be reliable, approachable and able to work on their own initiative. It is essential that the appointed person has a full driving licence with a D1 entitlement and must pass the Minibus (MiDAS) one-day driving assessment before transporting students.

St Mary's is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls aged 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond, and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to senior school, and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At our Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We're able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.

Benefits of working for St Mary's include:

• Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Enhanced employee assistance programme including counselling sessions, coaching, and 24-hour helpline
• Occupational health support
• Tea and coffee facilities provided
• Pleasant working grounds and location
• Free parking on site
• Uniform provided
• Friendly team
• Bike2Work Scheme

Please see the candidate information pack for more information on the job role and person specification.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.