Minibus Driver
Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £13,104.78 Annually (Actual) Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale, Grade B, point 3. £25,614 (full time equivalent) per annum.
Minibus Driver job summary
This role involves driving the school mini bus in a responsible and competent manner, ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, members of the public and yourself at all times. Safely transporting students on designated routes on morning and afternoon bus runs, and to occasionally transport students on outings and to other schools as required. It involves working term time only.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Safely operating the minibus on designated routes, adhering to speed limits and traffic laws.
- Taking responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students.
- Representing the school well by parking appropriately, respecting other road users and pedestrians and not obstructing traffic.
- Performing pre-journey checks (tyres, lights, fuel, oil, water) and report any defects, accidents, or faults immediately.
- Being responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out, including removing rubbish and cleaning spills.
- Maintaining accurate records of vehicle usage, mileage, fuel and the students using the service.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a clean, current and valid driving licence, with D1 entitlement.
- Is competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance
- Has excellent awareness of road safety and passenger care
- Is friendly, approachable and reliable
About Park House School
At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredibly strong results through 2024, 2025, and this summer. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire.
Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking Responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high quality professional develoment and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 6th October 2026.Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 12th October 2026.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Park House School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 981 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Park House School website
Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.
We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.
At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.
Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
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