Minibus Driver/ Assistant Caretaker

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bromyard seeks a dedicated Minibus Driver / Assistant Caretaker to ensure safe transportation of pupils and maintain a clean environment. Candidates should possess a clean driving license and have a calm manner with students. This permanent role offers part-time hours during term time, emphasizing collaboration and employee well-being.

Benefits

Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to employee support services

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to pupils, parents, and staff.
• Keen awareness of surroundings to prevent accidents.
• Commitment to providing a clean environment for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe transportation of pupils.
• Perform regular checks on the minibus.
• Ensure school maintenance under direction of managers.

Skills

Calm authoritative manner with children

Clean Driving Licence

Good time keeper

Ability to work independently

Previous experience of cleaning

Job description

Overview

School: Queen Elizabeth High School. Start Date: 3 November 2025 or sooner if available. Contract: Permanent. 25 hours per week over 5 days (7.15am - 8.45am & 2.45pm - 6.15pm). Term Time Only. Job Share considered. Salary: Grade Scale TC03 (scale point 3-4).

Queen Elizabeth High School is part of the Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) which includes three local Primary schools. Located in the town of Bromyard, Herefordshire, we are an 11-16 academy having converted in 2011. Set amid spectacular scenery with stunning views of the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains on a clear day, the town of Bromyard is only 20 minutes from Hereford and 25 minutes from Worcester.

Role

Queen Elizabeth High School wish to appoint a hardworking, reliable and committed Minibus Driver / Assistant Caretaker.

• As Minibus Driver you will be responsible for the safe transportation of pupils to and from school using the minibus provided.
• You will carry out regular checks on the vehicles to comply with requirements of DVLA.
• Under the direction of the Trust Estates Manager and Caretaker as Assistant Caretaker you will ensure the school is maintained to a high standard and in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• A calm bus authoritative manner with children
• Clean Driving Licence
• The ability to relate well to pupils, parents and staff in schools
• A keen awareness of the surroundings in order to prevent accidents or report incidents
• An understanding and perception of the need for a high standard of cleanliness in schools
• Possess a thorough approach to cleaning and the storage of cleaning materials
• The ability to work effectively with other cleaning staff and managers
• The ability to be able to work independently
• A good time keeper
• A commitment to providing a clean and pleasant environment for pupils and staff
• To work in support of the ethos of the school
• Previous experience of cleaning

What we offer

• Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:
• Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Membership to the Local Government (LGPS)
• Access to Spectrum Life

How to apply

Visits to the school by prior appointment are warmly welcomed. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Closing date: 12 noon Thursday 2nd October 2025
Interview Date: w/c 6th October 2025