Minibus Driver (22.5 hours)

Bede's Co; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Gym & pool access / discounted gym

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Complimentary Lunch

Free onsite parking at Senior School

Job summary

Bede's Trust is seeking a Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team at the Prep School in Eastbourne. You will transport pupils to and from school according to the timetable and routes, and to sporting fixtures and trips.

You will supervise pupil safety and behaviour on and around vehicles, and drive in accordance with current legislation and school policies. A Category D1 licence and a recent eye test are required. This is a permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours/week), term-time only.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Category D1 driving licence and a recent eye test (within 3 months).
• Excellent written and spoken communication; confident, polite and organised.
• Ability to supervise pupils and ensure safety on vehicles in line with policy.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from school according to timetable.
• Transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and trips.
• Supervise, maintain safety and behaviour of pupils on and around vehicles.
• Drive in compliance with current legislation and school policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Safety awareness

Education

Category D1 licence

Job description

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team, based at our Prep School in Eastbourne.

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.

This is a Permanent, Part-Time position, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (33 weeks per year). There is a requirementto attend two Saturday's of Open Morningand one day of INSETper year.

The morning and afternoon bus runs are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:45 - 19:00

Wednesday and Friday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:15 - 18:30

Offering an attractive salary of £9,437.18 plus holiday pay (£26,508.99 Full Time Equivalent) along with a range of staff benefits including:

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Retail Discounts,
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Refer a Friend Scheme,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided,
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.