Darwen Vale High School
Blackburn Road
Darwen
BB3 0AL
Job Title: School Minibus Driver
Grade/Salary: £13.69 Per Hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Terms:Part Time
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Required From:September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
We are looking for a reliable, caring, and professional School Minibus Driver to join our friendly team. If you enjoy driving and want a rewarding role helping children travel safely to and from school, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence with the appropriate entitlement, have excellent timekeeping, a friendly and patient approach, and be committed to providing a safe, punctual, and professional service.
We offer competitive pay, school-friendly working hours, ongoing training, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your local community every school day.
What We're Looking For
- Full UK Driving Licence with the appropriate licence category
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping
- Friendly, patient, and approachable
- Committed to keeping children safe
Completing the Application
To apply for our roles:
- Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form
- You must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.
- Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.
- CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.
Apply via: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=387f5bc9-20de-49c0-8b18-cd041f2f8103.
We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact [email protected].
Operating Norms
We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.
Our agreed operating norms can be found in the Recruitment pack.
References
In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025
- We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees
- We cannot accept two references from the same employer.
- Please provide your current or most recent employer.
- In all cases two professional references are required.
Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
