Casual Minibus Driver

Sir John Talbot's School, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BY

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 per hour

Casual Minibus Driver job summary

An opportunity has arisen for Casual Minibus Drivers to join our school transport team.

 

Location: Whitchurch Shropshire

Contract Type: Casual/ Zero Hours

Salary £13.05 per hour

Start Date: 5th January 2026

 

Are you a safe, dependable driver with a passion for supporting children and young people?

 

We are looking for friendly and responsible Casual Minibus Drivers to join our school transport team on a flexible, zero-hours basis.

 

About the Role:

You will be responsible for transporting students to and from school, as well as driving for educational trips, sports fixtures, and other school events. This is a key role in helping our students arrive safely, calmly, and ready to learn.

 

Why Join Us?

•          Flexible hours to suit your schedule

•          a supportive and welcoming school environment

•          the chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ daily lives

•          training opportunities in safeguarding, first aid, and school transport procedures

 

Sir John Talbot’s School is at the centre of the community of Whitchurch, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life. As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots, providing an attractive setting in which pupils can thrive. Facilities are extensive including the community leisure centre, well-resourced faculty areas and Sixth Form centre.

 

Our staff set the highest standards in behaviour and achievement for all pupils in a supportive environment in which children are treated as individuals. The KS5 curriculum is designed to provide everyone with strong academic pathway at the next stage in their development. We celebrate success and encourage all pupils to develop broader life skills, investing in the whole child. We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.

                        

Applications are sought from candidates who:

 

We welcome applicants who:

·      Hold a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement

·      are willing to undertake Trust MIDAS training

·      have a minimum of Secondary Education (GCSE level or equivalent)

·      are confident, courteous, and safety-conscious behind the wheel

·      can communicate clearly and kindly with children and young people, parents and staff

·      are flexible and dependable, with availability for mornings, during the day or afternoons

·      are willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.

                        

Closing date for applications: Monday, 1st December 2025 at 9am or sooner (to avoid disappointment applications should be submitted at your earliest)

 

Interviews will be held: Thursday, 4th December 2025 (or sooner)

 

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. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sir John Talbot's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 873 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir John Talbot's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-john-talbot-s-school

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