Minibus Driver

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

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: £12.65 per hour Fixed Term until 17th July 2026 and then reviewed annually Minimum of 7.5 hours per week, term time only (additional hours will be booked on an ad hoc basis)
• Additional allowances:

  £12.65 per hour Fixed Term until 17th July 2026 and then reviewed annually Minimum of 7.5 hours per week, term time only (additional hours will be booked on an ad hoc basis)

Minibus Driver job summary

We are seeking an additional reliable and flexible School minibus driver to join our growing team of professionals. As a driver for Sandy Secondary School, you will be a vital part of the students day to day school experience and have a positive attitude. We run multiple bus routes morning and evening, meaning you would still get the day time for yourself. This role is part time Monday - Friday with the option of covering school trip and fixture transport in our modern minibuses. You should possess a clean driving licence, and be willing to undertake any necessary training, dependant on the types of vehicles your licence permits you to drive. You do not need D1 on your licence as our vehicles are “Minibus Lite”. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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.

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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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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