Minibus Driver and Site Assistant

Equitas Academies Trust; Nechells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Equitas Academies Trust based at Aston Manor Academy seeks a confident Minibus Driver & Site Assistant. The role covers 36.5 hours per week during term time, with duties across the Trust.

The successful candidate will operate the school minibus safely and assist with grounds and building maintenance, contributing to a supportive, secure school environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding with enhanced DBS clearance preferable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus safely, complying with all laws and policies.
• Maintain the academy grounds, keeping areas free from litter and hazards.
• Assist the site supervisors with general maintenance of the school building.
• Support across Equitas Academies Trust as required by the role.

Job description

Minibus Driver & Site Assistant

Based at Aston Manor Academy but working across Equitas Academies Trust

36.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Grade 2: £24,796 to £26,824 FTE (£21,837 - £23,453 ACTUAL)

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly, and supportive ethos that enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. Aston Manor Academy underwent an ungraded Ofsted Inspection in May 2025 which confirmed that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection which were outstanding. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham!

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a confident, committed and enthusiastic Minibus Driver / Site Assistant. The role has arisen due to the pending retirement of the long-standing post holder. The successful candidate will operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. As well as driving the minibus, the role will require the successful candidate to maintain the academy grounds free from litter and, assist the site supervisors with the general maintenance of the school building

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including Tech Scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme and 1-2-1 Clinical Supervision for DSLs
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

The successful candidate should have a commitment to the Trust and community ethos. We pride ourselves on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to students every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging, and ultimately rewarding role.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, right-to-work check, and references.

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Equitas Academies Trust reserve the right to close the advert at any point during the recruitment campaign

For further information on the Job Description, Person Specification, and application form, please visit the school website: Work For Us - Equitas Academies Trust.

Closing date for application forms: Friday 25th September 2026, 12 midday