Pool Driver - School Transport x 3 Posts - Casual

South Tyneside Council; Fleet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is recruiting for Pool Drivers to transport children to and from school. This is a pool, casual/seasonal role working as and when required, alongside a Passenger Assistant, within Fleet Services.

The salary is £26,016 per annum pro rata (£13.48 per hour) with a DBS disclosure and other pre-employment checks typical for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Transporting children and young people to and from school alongside a Passenger Assistant.

Job description

Pool Driver - School Transport x 3 Posts - Casual

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours

Working Pattern:
As and when required

Advert Start Date:
08/09/2026

Advert End Date:
30/10/2026 12:00

Salary:
£26,016 pa pro rata (£13.48 per hour)

Hours per week:
0

Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport

Vacancy ID:
301652

Employment Location:
Fleet Services

Post Number:
CO04926

Number of posts:
3

Closing date:
30 Oct

Further Information

Pool Driver - School Transport x 3 Posts - Casual (Fleet Services) £26,016 pa pro rata (£13.48 per hour)

You will join a pool of drivers with responsibility for transporting children and young people to and from school, working alongside a Passenger Assistant, on an as and when required basis.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, Friday 30 October 2026.