Casual Contract | Term-Time Only | From September 2026
Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026
Drive. Support. Help pupils arrive safely every day.
Wellington School is looking to recruit additional Casual Minibus Drivers to join our friendly Transport team as our school transport network continues to grow.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of the School, ensuring pupils travel safely and comfortably to and from Wellington each day. Working closely with the Transport Manager and fellow drivers, you will provide a reliable, professional and welcoming service for pupils and their families, while helping to maintain our fleet of minibuses to the highest standards.
Alongside scheduled morning and afternoon routes during term time, there may also be opportunities to support daytime school trips and sports fixtures, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork and takes pride in delivering an excellent service.
About the role
This is a casual, term-time position with morning and late afternoon shifts available from September 2026, together with opportunities for additional daytime driving.
You will:
- Safely transport pupils to and from School on designated routes.
- Provide a friendly, professional and reassuring presence for pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Ensure the safety, supervision and wellbeing of pupils throughout each journey.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and complete required documentation, including registers and vehicle logbooks.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the School's minibuses, reporting any maintenance issues promptly.
- Support the safe operation of the School's transport service by following School policies, transport procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Drive for school trips, educational visits and sports fixtures when required.
- Undertake training, including First Aid and annual driving competency assessments.
You'll bring:
- A full driving licence, ideally including Category D1 (training may be available for the right candidate).
- A calm, reliable and professional approach, with excellent judgement and a strong focus on safety.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a supportive team.
- The ability to remain calm in changing or challenging situations, including adverse weather conditions.
- A genuine enjoyment of working with young people and a commitment to safeguarding their welfare.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to complete records accurately.
- The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regular movement around the School campus
Previous experience driving minibuses or working within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Why Join Us:
At Wellington School, you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive community where the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
- £14.00 per hour.
- Full training provided, including First Aid.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (if eligible).
- Access to the School's sports facilities, including the gym and swimming pool, subject to availability.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunities for additional driving work, including school trips and sports fixtures.
Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early should sufficient applications be received, and interviews may take place before the closing date.
For more information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact our HR team on 01823 668836 or email [email protected]
Unfortunately, we are not licensed to sponsor workers under the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes, including the Skilled Worker visa route, and can therefore only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Wellington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All post holders are subject to enhanced DBS and Child Protection checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
