Driver - The Hive College
Education Impact Academy Trust, Birmingham, B24 8BL26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 10 hours per week, term time only Mon: 07:00 – 09:30 and 15:45 – 18:15 Tue: 15:45 – 18:15 Thu: 15:45 – 18:15
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 1 £25,614 FTE (£6,135.73 Actual)
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Minibus Driver
Salary: Grade 1 £25,614 FTE (£6,135.73 Actual)
Allowances: SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata
Hours of work: 10 hours per week, with flexibility to support operational needs, Term Time Only
- Mon: 07:00 – 09:30 and 15:45 – 18:15
- Tue: 15:45 – 18:15
- Thu: 15:45 – 18:15
Contract type: Permanent
Start date of role: Autumn Term 2026
Closing date: 26 October 2026
Interview date: W/C 9 November 2026
Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY
EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.
The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.
Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Minibus Driver vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.
The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood.
We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:
- Employment
- Independent living
- Good health
- Friends, relationships and community
The right candidate will have:
- A full clean driving licence with D1 entitlement
- The ability to follow designated routes to safely transport students with special educational needs to and from college
- Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach
- The ability to conduct daily safety checks and adhere to legal and college safety requirements
- Effective problem solving skills
- A flexible and positive attitude
If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact reception@hivecollege.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
- An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
- Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
- Family friendly policies.
- Onsite parking at all sites.
We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Education Impact Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- reception@hivecollege.org.uk
Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) consists of 3 different Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25) and two mainstream day nurseries.
You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends‘.
Arranging a visit to Education Impact Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email reception@hivecollege.org.uk.
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