Minibus Driver (Temporary Cover - 22.5 hours per week)

St. Bedes Senior School; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Free onsite parking

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend scheme

Death in Service

Complimentary lunch provided

Gym access / discounts

Job summary

Bede’s Trust, based at the Senior School in Upper Dicker, seeks two temporary Minibus Drivers to join the Transport Team. You will transport pupils to and from school, sports fixtures, airports and trips, while ensuring pupil safety and compliance with school policies.

Applicants should have good communication skills, be organised and confident, and hold a Category D1 licence with a recent eye test. Term-time work, with open mornings and INSET days.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category D1 driving licence.
• Eye test within the last 3 months.
• Experience driving minibuses and supervising pupils preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils to and from school according to timetable.
• Transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and trips.
• Supervise safety and behaviour of pupils on and around vehicles.
• Drive and operate vehicles in line with current legislation and school policies.

Skills

Good communication

Organised

Confident

Education

Category D1 driving licence

Eye test within last 3 months

Job description

Minibus Driver (Temporary Cover - 22.5 hours per week)

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint two temporary Minibus Driver's to join our Transport Team, based at our Senior School in Upper Dicker.

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months.

These are Temporary, Part-Time positions, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term Time Only (33 weeks per year). There is a requirement to attend two Saturday's of Open Morning and one day of INSET per year.

The Morning And Afternoon Bus Runs Are As Follows

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:45 - 19:00

Wednesday and Friday: 06:15 - 08:30 and 16:15 - 18:30

Benefits

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Retail Discounts,
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Refer a Friend Scheme,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided,
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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