School Minibus Driver

Westonbirt; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension

Shopping discount card

Pro rota holiday + bank holidays

Access to the group's counselling sche

On site parking

Personal accident at work cover

Job summary

Westonbirt School in Tetbury is seeking Minibus Drivers to transport boarding pupils in the evenings and at weekends. A standard driving licence is required; a D/D1 licence is preferred and training may be provided.

Hours range 17:30–22:00 on weekdays and daytime on weekends; salary £13.25 per hour, rising to £14.39 for fully qualified drivers. This is a fixed-term 12-month casual contract with benefits including pension, discount card, and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Standard driving licence required.
• D/D1 licence preferred; training may be provided.
• Able to interact with boarding pupils and maintain a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Transport boarding pupils in the evenings and at weekends.
• Interact confidently with children and maintain a good atmosphere.
• Operate journeys from Westonbirt School and Holford Boarding House, Tetbury.
• Be flexible to varying hours and work well both independently and in a team.

Skills

Child interaction

Flexible

Initiative

Teamwork

Tools

D/D1 license

Job description

# School Minibus DriverEmployer: Westonbirt SchoolLocation: Tetbury, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: CasualContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: £13.25 per hour/£14,39 for fully qualified driversPosted: 4th November 2026Expires: 9th December 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582467* Share :* PrintWestonbirt School are seeking drivers to support transporting boarding pupils in the evenings and at weekends.Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative and work well on their own and as part of a team.A standard driving/car license will be required. The ideal candidate will have a D/D1 license, if not, there is possibility to complete training/gain further qualifications.**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Hours will vary depending on demand, falling between 17:30 and 22:00 in the evenings, and day time hours during the weekends.Journeys will be from both Westonbirt School, and from Holford Boarding House, Tetbury.Salary: £13.25 per hour, rising to £14,39 for fully qualified D/D1 drivers. Potential overtime hours are available, at the same hourly rate.Fixed term 0 hour 12 month contractBenefits:* 5% employer pension* Shopping discount card* Pro rota holiday + bank holidays pa* Access to the group's counselling scheme* On site parking* Personal accident at work coverTo read the full job description, please see the candidate pack attached.### AttachmentsBoarding Drivers (1)### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, overseas checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.