Minibus Driver (Casual Relief)

Parkside School; Cullingworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Term-time Work

Make a difference

MIDAS training

Safeguarding & first aid training

Job summary

Parkside School is seeking a Relief Minibus Driver to provide reliable transport for pupils and staff on educational trips and activities across and beyond school hours. The role emphasises safety, calm communication, and a positive on‑bus environment.

You will hold a clean driving licence (minimum two years, over 21) and have experience working with young people, with a good understanding of safeguarding. DBS checks and training will be completed as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Clean driving licence held for a minimum of two years and must be over 21 years of age.
• Experience of working directly with young people.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• A holistic approach to student wellbeing, excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain high expectations and positive behaviour.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and participate in essential role training.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils, groups and staff on educational trips, fixtures and visits within and outside school hours.
• Support trip leaders and supervise students where appropriate while ensuring health and safety is prioritised.
• Contribute to a calm and positive on‑bus environment and promote good behaviour and student wellbeing.

Skills

GCSEs English & Maths

Clean driving licence

Experience with young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Good communication

High behaviour standards

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

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Job description

Join Our Team at Parkside School!

Looking for rewarding work that fits around your life?

Whether you are balancing family commitments, other part‑time roles or simply looking for local, flexible work that makes a real difference, joining our Relief Minibus Driver team at Parkside School offers the perfect balance.

The Role

As a Relief Minibus Driver, you will play a vital role in providing essential transport services for our pupils and staff. You will step in to transport pupils, groups,and staff on educational trips, fixtures and vocational visits both within and outside standard school hours, ensuring our pupils can safely access valuable learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

What the role offers:

• Flexibility: Work on a flexible basis to support scheduled school trips and events - ideal for fitting around your lifestyle.

• Term-Time Work: Enjoy weekends, bank holidays and school holidays off.

• Make a Real Difference: Be a calm, approachable presence for students, helping create a safe, supportive and positive environment while on the road.

• Gain Valuable Experience & Training: Complete MIDAS training alongside essential safeguarding and first aid development.

In this role, you will work closely with trip leaders to provide a reliable driving service. You will support staff with student supervision where appropriate, encourage high standards of behaviour, adapt your communication to meet individual student needs and keep the health and safety of pupils and staff as your foremost priority.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Good standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

• Driving Licence & Requirements: Clean driving licence held for a minimum of two years and must be over 21 years of age.

• Experience: Some experience of working directly with young people.

• Knowledge: and understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

• Skills and Ethos: A holistic approach to student wellbeing, excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain high expectations and positive behaviour.

• Checks and Training: Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and actively participate in all essential role training.

Why Join Parkside School?

At Parkside we believe in making a difference. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional development and contributes to an environment where every pupil has an equal opportunity to thrive. It is a very exciting time to join Parkside School, a part of Wellspring Academy Trust. Our school is welcoming and vibrant, with students who thrive on positive relationships and staff who are committed to securing the best possible outcomes for them. We are on an exciting journey reshaping Parkside School to be a school that students, staff, and the community are proud of.

We will interview continually as and when applications are received.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.