Minibus Driver

Norwich School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwich School is seeking two Minibus Drivers for term-time, part-time roles. The 25 hours/week post runs 7am–9:30am and 3pm–5:30pm, while the 20 hours/week post runs 3pm–7pm. Salary figures are £14,053 and £11,241 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent of £29,145.

You will operate school minibuses, providing collection/delivery for staff and pupils, and comply with Drivers’ Hours rules. A D1 licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience driving minibuses, preferably in a school environment.
• Full driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts during term time.

Responsibilities

• Operate school minibuses to collect and deliver staff and pupils.
• Adhere to EU Driver Hours rules and school policies.
• Work under the Transport & Logistics Manager and coordinate routes.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate term-time hours.

Skills

Minibus driving

D1 entitlement

Term-time availability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Minibus Driver

We are looking to appoint two Minibus Drivers in the following part time, permanent positions:

25 hours per week, during term time only. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 7am to 9:30am and 3pm to 5:30pm. The salary for this position is £14,053 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £29,145 per annum).

20 hours per week, during term time only. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 3pm to 7pm. The salary for this position is £11,241 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £29,145 per annum).

Additional overtime hours are likely to be available during term time by mutual agreement, subject to the operational needs of the school.

Under the direction of the Transport & Logistics Manager, the successful applicant will operate the school minibuses and provide a collection and delivery service for school staff and pupils. The ideal candidate will have previous driving experience preferably gained in a school environment and will possess good interpersonal and organisational skills as well as the ability to work alone and under their own initiative. The post holder will have a full driving licence with D1 entitlement.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours. Please note the school strictly complies with the EU Rules for Drivers’ Hours.

We have a strategic aim and commitment to increase the diversity of our staff body. We are passionate about the adults in our community being positive role models for pupils of all backgrounds and we also want our staff to reflect the diversity of our pupil body and wider society in general. We would therefore particularly welcome applicants who come from ethnically minoritised backgrounds.

Applications should be submitted by midnight on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Norwich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Registered Charity No 311280Co-Educational, HMC: 11-18; IAPS: 3-11