Casual Minibus Driver
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 1am
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale A, Point 3, £12.85 per hour
Casual Minibus Driver job summary
West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT) is currently seeking dedicated, safety-conscious individuals to join the team of Casual Minibus Drivers. This is a vital role within the Trust, ensuring that students across our 11 schools have access to reliable transportation for, sporting fixtures, events and educational field trips.
The candidate is required to hold a current UK driving licence, which enables them to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Scale A, Point 3, £12.85 per hour
Causal (Zero Hours Contract) - As this is a casual contract you will not be contracted to a fixed number or hours/weeks per year. Flexibility and a willingness to be available at short notice will be essential.
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
West Norfolk Academies Trust: https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
The Minibus Driver will work in partnership with WNAT to provide a reliable and safe service to all its students and staff to travel to and from various sporting and extended academy activity events. WNAT are hoping to build a bank of minibus drivers to provide support for its 11 schools in Marshland, Terrington St Clement, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn and the surrounding local areas.
You will hold a current UK driving licence, which enables you to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
WNAT operates a strict non-smoking policy and this will apply when driving the minibus.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· Transporting students and staff safely to various venues around the United Kingdom.
· To carry out safety checks before, during and after vehicle operations to ensure the minibus is safe and clean.
· To ensure the minibus is adequately fuelled for each journey.
· To record and monitor mileage and any faults before and after every trip.
· Report any accidents/incidents to your line manager and complete appropriate paperwork and also produce written reports.
· Ensure the first aid box is checked, the contents are in date & replenished regularly.
Job context and flexibility
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people
Personal and Professional Conduct
We expect every member of our Trust to lead by example. This means demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards in all interactions—whether on-site or in the community—to safeguard our professional reputation and the trust of the public.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd May 2026
Interview Dates: 29th May 2026
Start Date: ASAP
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwood High School website
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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