Be the friendly face that helps our pupils travel safely to and from School every day.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is looking for a reliable, friendly and professional School Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team.
This is an important role within our School community. Our School Minibus Drivers are often the first members of staff our pupils see each morning and the last they see before arriving home, helping to ensure every school day begins and ends positively.
About the Role
Your primary responsibility will be providing a safe and reliable home-to-school transport service for our pupils.
The role is 25 hours per week, term time only, working a split shift, typically 6.00/6.30am to 8.30/9.00am and 5.00pm to 7.30pm, depending on the allocated route.
There are also opportunities to undertake additional paid driving duties outside your core working hours, including transporting pupils and staff to sporting fixtures, educational visits and other School activities.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement.
- Has an excellent driving record and a strong commitment to road safety.
- Is reliable, punctual and well organised.
- Enjoys working with children and young people.
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why join us?
- Term-time only working.
- 25-hour contracted role.
- Opportunities for additional paid hours.
- Friendly and supportive colleagues.
- The opportunity to become part of a thriving and welcoming independent school community.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks.
Please submit a completed application form to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Friday 24 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
