Minibus Driver - Fixed Hours

Ascend Learning Trust; Royal Wootton Bassett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on high street stores

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Annual Wellbeing Day

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working solutions

Job summary

Ascend Learning Trust is seeking a Minibus Driver for Royal Wootton Bassett Academy to provide safe and punctual home/school transport. The role runs during term time, with morning and afternoon windows, Monday to Friday.

Salary is £12.85–£13.05 per hour (DOE), on a casual contract with an anticipated start date ASAP. The position requires reliable availability between 7.15am–8.15am and 3.00pm–4.00pm, with responsibilities including passenger safety and adherence to school transport policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's minibus safely and responsibly.
• Maintain safety of passengers, other road users, and staff at all times.
• Perform vehicle checks and ensure punctual, reliable transport during term-time hours.

Job description

Minibus Driver

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Actual Salary: £12.85 - £13.05 per hour (DOE)

Contract: Casual contract, Term Time only

Hours could involve - Monday to Friday: and

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20th September 2026

Interview Date : TBC

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Minibus Driver, for the school's home/school transportation provision, to drive Royal Wootton Bassett Academy's minibus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times.

You will need to be available between 7.15am to 8.15am, and 3.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Why choose us?

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support, and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing 'A growth mindset' and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:

Health & Wellbeing

• Free annual Flu Vaccines
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
• *Annual 'Wellbeing Day'
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions

Financial

• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
• Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)

Career Progression

• Instructional Coaching for Teachers
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Apprenticeship opportunities for 'on the job training'
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
• Recognition and Reward -including service awards

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us.

We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively.

We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview proce