Minibus Driver

Lincoln Castle Academy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Castle Academy is seeking a Minibus Driver to join our academy in November 2026 on a casual basis, with hours as and when required. The role involves operating minibus routes and ensuring safe delivery of students to and from the academy.

The school is a medium-sized secondary academy in Lincoln with a strong commitment to student welfare and high standards of learning. This position offers flexible hours to fit around the academy’s timetable and transport needs.

Qualifications

• Casual contract; hours as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the minibus routes, transporting children between collection points and to the academy.
• Ensure children's safe delivery to and from the academy.

Job description

Minibus Driver (7692) at Lincoln Castle Academy

Job Reference # EDV/2026/LCA/54385

Location Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP

Contract Type Casual Contract

Contract Term Not Applicable

Salary £13.49 - £13.92 Hourly

Grade C Points 6 to 8 (£13.49 - £13.92 hourly pay)

Closing Date Midnight, Fri 23rd Oct, 2026

Start Date November 2026

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our academy in November 2026 on a casual basis for hours as and when required.

Your new role

As a Minibus Driver, you will operate the minibus routes, transporting children between specified collection points and ensuring their safe delivery to and from the academy.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy's location is within easy reach of the A15, making is easily accessible from across the county.

With over 700 students on roll, Lincoln Castle is a busy and vibrant place. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.

There is a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Lincoln Castle is a happy and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.

We are excited to share that our school is undergoing a transformative redevelopment with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art building set to be completed in 2028. This cutting-edge facility will feature advanced learning spaces designed to foster innovation and excellence in education. As part of this major investment in our future, the current building will be completely demolished, making way for a modern environment that will support both staff and students in achieving their full potential. Join us on this exciting journey as we pave the way for a new era of educational excellence.

Why join us?

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy's continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.