Mini Bus Driver

Dyke House Sports and Technology College, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year (45.942 paid weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, SCP 7 – SCP8 (£26,403.00 - £26,824.00 FTE) Pro rata salary £22,066.00 - £22,418.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dyke House Academy are looking to appoint a Mini Bus Driver/TA for our Inclusion Centre.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that students attending the Inclusion Centre are transported safely, punctually and with care each day. This is more than a driving role, it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people by helping them access education and support in a calm, positive and respectful environment.

As part of our Inclusion Centre team, you will:

• Ensure students are transported safely to and from the academy and off-site provisions, maintaining high standards of safety and conduct at all times.
• Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted and reliable adult presence who sets a calm and professional tone at the start and end of each day.
• Support colleagues within the Inclusion Centre, contributing to the wider pastoral work of the academy and assisting students to engage positively in learning.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Reliable, professional and committed to the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Passionate about supporting students who may require additional encouragement to achieve their full potential.

In return, you will be part of a highly supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students. You will receive trust training and development opportunities, and you’ll work in an environment that values professionalism, care and teamwork.

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Dyke House Sports and Technology College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dyke House Sports and Technology College website
• Email address: a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org
• Phone number: 01429 266377
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dyke-house-sports-and-technology-college-hartlepool

Arranging a visit to Dyke House Sports and Technology College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.thompson1@northerneducationtrust.org.

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