Minibus driver
Cape Cornwall School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7JX26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The hours of work are typically 7.15am – 8.30am and 2.45pm – 4.00pm. There is a further ‘catch up’ bus at 4.00pm that supports after-school clubs and fixtures. It would be possible to support all or just some of the transport services.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.60
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, together with Cape Cornwall School are seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Minibus Driver for Cape Cornwall School.
Are you a safe, reliable driver looking for a flexible role where you can make a difference?
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT) is a supportive and collaborative organisation dedicated to improving teaching and learning across Cornwall. We are currently seeking a Minibus Driver to join our team at Cape Cornwall School.
In this role, you will be the friendly face ensuring our students and staff reach their off-site destinations safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
· Safe Transport: Drive the school minibus in a safe manner, adhering to all traffic laws and TPAT policies.
· Student Supervision: Register and supervise students during travel, ensuring safety measures like seatbelts are always in place.
· Vehicle Maintenance: Keep the minibus clean and tidy, reporting any defects to the site team and keeping mileage logs up-to-date.
· Safety & Compliance: Promptly report any accidents or near misses and follow all guidance in the School Minibus Handbook.
· Professionalism: Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents, and attend training as directed.
Requirements & Expectations
· Flexibility: Shifts may vary to meet school needs and can occasionally extend outside of school hours or into weekends.
· Commitment to Safety: You will be required to successfully complete an enhanced DBS safeguarding check.
· Statutory Duties: You must undertake all statutory duties as required by the school and TPAT.
· Holiday Planning: Holidays are to be pre-arranged with the Headteacher and taken during school holiday periods.
About The Role:
Cape Cornwall School is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our school minibus driver pool to support our daily service for students who live outside our catchment. One route runs from Penzance to St Just; the other route goes via Mousehole and Newlyn. The hours of work are typically 7.15am – 8.30am and 2.45pm – 4.00pm. There is a further ‘catch up’ bus at 4.00pm that supports after-school clubs and fixtures. It would be possible to support all or just some of the transport services.
Experience desirable but not essential and full training will be given. Applicants must be aged over 25 and possess Class D1 on a clean driving license. For an informal discussion about the role, please telephone the school on 01736 788501.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cape Cornwall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cape Cornwall School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01736 788501
https://cape.cornwall.sch.uk/be-inspired/
Arranging a visit to Cape Cornwall School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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