Minibus Driver

PARK HOUSE SCHOOL; Newbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Park House School in Newbury is seeking a reliable minibus driver to transport students on morning and afternoon routes and occasionally for outings. You will be responsible for safety and welfare, while keeping the vehicle clean and well-maintained.

The role is term-time only, with duties including pre-journey checks, record-keeping, and representing the school in the local community. A valid D1 entitlement is essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a clean, current driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Excellent awareness of road safety and passenger care.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating the minibus on designated routes and adhering to laws.
• Ensuring safety, comfort and welfare of students during transport.
• Reporting defects, accidents or faults immediately.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and recording usage details.
• Representing the school by driving responsibly and respecting road users.

Skills

D1 entitlement

Vehicle checks

Road safety

Friendly reliability

Job description

This role involves driving the school mini bus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times. Safely transporting students on designated routes on morning and afternoon bus runs, and to occasionally transport students on outings and to other schools as required. It involves working term time only.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Safely operating the minibus on designated routes, adhering to speed limits and traffic laws.
• Taking responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students.
• Representing the school well by parking appropriately, respecting other road users and pedestrians and not obstructing traffic.
• Performing pre-journey checks (tyres, lights, fuel, oil, water) and report any defects, accidents, or faults immediately.
• Being responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out, including removing rubbish and cleaning spills.
• Maintaining accurate records of vehicle usage, mileage, fuel and the students using the service.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a clean, current and valid driving licence, with D1 entitlement.
• Is competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
• Has excellent awareness of road safety and passenger care
• Is friendly, approachable and reliable

About Park House School

At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredibly strong results through 2024, 2025, and this summer. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire.

Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking Responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high quality professional develoment and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6th November 2026.Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 9th November 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.