Minibus Driver

The Grove School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Marches Academy Trust is inviting applications for a part‑time role starting September 2026. The post requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a flexible timetable and a welcoming, caring approach to pupils.

Successful candidates will be strong communicators who value staff wellbeing and the school ethos. The role emphasises safeguarding, positive behaviour, and supportive collaboration with families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Current first aid certificate is required.

Skills

First aid certificate

Strong communicator

Flexible and patient

Job description

Your Role

Trustworthy and reliable are what we are looking for

Flexible and willing to work within a changing timetable

Minimum requirement 20 hours per week

Required for September 2026

To be successful, you will:

1. Be flexible and patient,
2. be a strong communicator
3. be warm, accessible, enthusiastic, and caring,
4. value culture, ethos, positive behaviour and attitudes to ensure our vision and values come to life every day.

Why this role above others?

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff enjoy working here because of the relationships between staff, parents and our community in Market Drayton.

Our teaching team is a blend of experienced colleagues with different backgrounds and skills, working together to create a cohesive and responsive service to our school.

We offer:

1. well-equipped classrooms with a variety of facilities,
2. an enthusiastic and supportive faculty team
3. strong home/school partnerships
4. excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our talent pathway,
5. career development opportunities including funded NPQs
6. a full extra-curricular programme with opportunities for enrichment activities for all
7. a core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice,
8. benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

Closing date for applications is Monday 31st August 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 31st August 2026

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online searches. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Skills

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

Committed

Safeguarding Information

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).