Minibus Driver

Westbourne House School; Westhampnett; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a part-time minibus driver to provide safe and timely transportation for children in Westhampnett. Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle and records, with a commitment to training. Ideal candidates will have driving experience and a valid licence. The role is term-time only, with a salary of £3,503.66 per annum. Benefits include a supportive staff team and use of school facilities.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Use of school facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous minibus driving experience required.
• Must hold a current, clean, and valid minibus licence.
• A relevant first aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation service for the morning school transport.
• Maintain paperwork and daily log records for vehicle condition.
• Additional training will be provided as needed.

Skills

Minibus driving experience

Valid minibus licence

First aid qualification

Willingness to receive training

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide safe and timely transportation service to children for the morning school transport service. The route will include various pick‑up points along the way. Maintain paperwork and daily log records to ensure the vehicle is in good working condition. Additional training will be provided.

Qualifications

Previous minibus driving experience. Current, clean and valid minibus licence. A relevant first aid qualification is desirable. Willingness to receive additional training.

Terms & Conditions

This is a part‑time, term‑time only role, commencing January 2026. Hours: 6.30 am – 9.00 am, Monday to Wednesday. Salary: £3,503.66 per annum.

Benefits

• A strong, supportive staff team
• Use of the school’s facilities – swimming pool, sports facilities and subsidised staff yoga class
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• On‑site parking

About the School

Westbourne House is situated just to the East of Chichester in beautiful grounds of over 100 acres. There are approximately 360 pupils aged 2½‑13. Most children go on to major public schools across the South. The school enjoys outstanding facilities. Teaching is extremely well resourced, with excellent teaching rooms, the majority equipped with interactive whiteboards; there are also sets of laptops which can be booked for class‑based work.

There are rooms for Art, Ceramics, ICT, Design Technology and Food Technology and a separate Science block and Music School, as well as a modern, 300‑seat theatre/assembly hall. The school also has a large (30‑acre) lake on the north boundary for kayaking. Academic standards are high, with consistently outstanding Common Entrance results together with an excellent scholarship record.

Westbourne House uses the High‑Performance Learning philosophy to guide all pupils in becoming good learners. The school believes that all pupils have the potential to perform at the highest level, regardless of their current performance level. The Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristics (ACPs) and Values, Attitudes and Attributes (VAAs) of HPL are the “thinking” and “behaviour” characteristics, and these are delivered specifically and systematically throughout the curriculum.

The Music and Drama departments also excel consistently: all children are involved in school productions; a large number are members of school choirs, and there are regular concerts. Saturday school consists of sports matches, as well as optional enrichment activities, such as kayaking and coding. There is a wide variety of sport on offer, and a large number of teams represent the school most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. As well as extensive playing fields, there is a 25‑metre swimming pool, dance studio, sports hall, squash courts and a full‑size astro‑turf pitch. There are around 100 boarders, many of whom board for two or three nights in one of seven houses on the school grounds. The school offers full‑time boarding, allowing the children to further enjoy the beautiful facilities and grounds the school has to offer.

Application Information

Closing date: 7th December 2025. We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date, and early applications are encouraged with early interview dates available. For further information and to apply, click here.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Westbourne House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with current and past employers, online checks, the Disclosure & Barring Service, overseas checks and the Secretary of State’s Prohibition List from Teaching and Management.