Minibus Driver/Caretaker
Southwood School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
26 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.15am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20705
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a reliable, flexible, and friendly individual who enjoys working in a school environment?
The Boulevard Primary Partnership is a federation of three schools located in Downs Barn and Conniburrow, Milton Keynes – Southwood School, Downs Barn School and Germander Park School. The three schools share one governing board and one Executive Head. The schools include 2 nurseries and 2 Specialist Bases for children with Autism. We’re looking for a Minibus Driver/Caretaker to join our supportive team.
In this varied role, you’ll be responsible for safely transporting pupils between our three federation schools (for breakfast club, after school clubs and occasional ad-hoc journeys), as well as undertaking caretaking duties across the federation. The role also involves the delivery of school meals at lunchtime. The caretaking element of this role includes basic site maintenance, ensuring site security and cleanliness.
What we’re looking for:
- A valid D1 (or equivalent) driving licence (essential)
- Experience of driving a minibus (preferably with children/young people)
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
- Basic DIY/maintenance skills
- Flexibility for occasional extra hours or emergency cover
- Opportunity for additional hours on a regular basis for after school fixtures or day time school trips
The role is for 33.75 hours per week, 8.15 to 4pm Monday to Friday, term time only. The right candidate should be be reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to use their initiative when working alone but also to be happy working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you good schools in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit any of the schools prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around. For further information contact Melanie Hornshaw on 01908 678366 or email office@southwoodschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 13th November 2026.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Southwood School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 170 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Southwood School website
- Email address
- office@southwoodschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01908678366
Southwood is a Junior school, for children in Year 3 to Year 6, placed close to Central Milton Keynes and is within walking distance of lovely outdoor spaces such as Linford Wood and Campbell Park, as well as the Shopping Centre itself. At Southwood, we pride ourselves on academic achievement and also sporting achievement, as well as the development of children as individuals. Our four values of Respect, Responsibility, Reflection and Resilience underpin everything we do and help our children to grow into independent, considerate pupils who strive for the best.
Arranging a visit to Southwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@southwoodschool.co.uk.
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