Trust Coach Driver (Casual / Zero Hours)
Dudley Academies Trust are seeking a reliable and dedicated Trust Coach Driver to join our Central Team.
The successful candidate must hold a valid Category D (PCV) driving licence, a current Driver CPC qualification and a valid digital tachograph card. The role is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students and staff to a variety of locations, including educational visits, sports fixtures and other school events. This role plays an important part in ensuring our students can access enriching experiences beyond the classroom.
This is a zero-hours contract, with work offered on a flexible basis as and when required by the Trust. We understand that flexibility is important and drivers will work closely with schools to identify and undertake visits that fit around their availability and schedule.
In addition to driving the Trust's coach, there may also be opportunities to support the operation of the Trust's wider fleet including our 17-seater minibuses.
About Dudley Academies Trust
Dudley Academies Trust was established to ensure a first-rate education for the young people of Dudley and the surrounding areas. It is important to us that all our young people receive a high-quality education that gives them the foundations they need for a fulfilling life and a rewarding future career.
Following five successive years in which our academies improved their GCSE results, they achieved their best set of results ever in 2024. All four secondary academies are above the Dudley average and, since joining the Trust, they are the four most improved secondary schools in the borough for student progress, with one academy being the most improved for grades achieved.
With two primary schools having joined the Trust so far, we aim to offer a route from Nursery and Reception through to A Levels, T Levels, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and degree-level courses offered by our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology.
We have recruited numerous excellent staff to our academies and made outstanding appointments to leadership teams across the Trust. We have introduced a proven rewards and behaviour management system that has transformed classroom culture, alongside a range of innovative teaching approaches. An inspiring curriculum offers a rich variety of subjects with a strong emphasis on English, Mathematics and the digital technologies that are increasingly important in today's world. Over £15 million has already been invested in improving buildings, facilities and IT equipment across our academies, with further significant investment continuing this year.
What We Offer
As a member of Dudley Academies Trust, you will have access to a range of employee wellbeing benefits, including:
- 24/7 unlimited private GP access via telephone and video consultation for you and eligible family members
- Confidential mental health and wellbeing support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Access to professional counselling and emotional support services
- Financial wellbeing and debt advice from specialist advisors
- Legal information and support covering a wide range of personal legal matters
- Carer and special needs support for employees supporting family members
- Access to MyMindPal, a mental fitness and wellbeing app designed to reduce stress and improve resilience
- Online wellbeing resources, self-help guides and support materials
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable)
- Access to employee discount and wellbeing initiatives offered by the Trust
Person Specification
Essential:
- Valid Category D (PCV) driving licence
- Current Driver CPC qualification
- Valid digital tachograph card
- Excellent driving record and commitment to road safety
- Ability to work flexibly around the needs of the Trust
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with young people and staff
Desirable:
- Previous coach or bus driving experience
- Experience transporting children or young people
- D1 entitlement for minibus operation
- Knowledge of vehicle safety checks and defect reporting procedures
Safeguarding
Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children and adults barred list checks where the post involves regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including disabled applicants and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
To apply for this role please complete our online application which can be found on the following webpage.
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Pay: £15.31 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
