Minibus Driver - North Ridge School (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

North Ridge Community School in Doncaster is seeking a Minibus Driver to join the Travel Assistance Service. This part-time role (20 hours every other week) is on a term-time, split-shift rota with Salary Grade 5 (£26,427 pro-rata).

The post requires Enhanced DBS and a valid D1 category licence. Closing date 22 November 2026. Based at North Ridge School, Doncaster, you will support pupils and families while promoting safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and staff.
• Experience caring for or supervising children.
• First aid training and knowledge of manual handling desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport pupils to and from North Ridge School as part of the Travel Assistance Service.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and school staff.
• Adhere to safeguarding requirements and relevant licensing conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Job description

Job profile for Minibus Driver - North Ridge School (CDC)

Minibus Driver - North Ridge School (CDC)

North Ridge Community School 22/11/2026 Minibus Driver - North Ridge School (CDC)

Job details

Salary Grade 5, £26,427 pro-rata Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Region Doncaster Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Date posted 04/11/2026 Job reference REQ24302 Attachments attachment Job Role Summary.docx attachment Front Line and Support 2a - job profile.docx attachment Benefits booklet.docx

Job description

Based at: North Ridge Community School, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 5, £26,427 pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time, Split shift

Hours: 20 hours every other week (one week on, one week off rota)

Closing date: 22nd November 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure and D1 category on a valid licence is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Minibus Driver.

The Travel Assistance Service provides transport for children and adults to schools across the Doncaster borough. We are recruiting a Bus Driver to safely transport pupils to and from North Ridge School in Woodlands. Candidates must have strong communication skills, experience caring for or supervising children, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and school staff.

First aid training and knowledge of manual handling are desirable, as is previous experience working with children, especially those with special educational, behavioural, or additional needs.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 23 rd November 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 30 th November 2026.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact Ellis Burke, Samantha Scott or Kate Chorlton, Tel: [phone], or Email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

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