Minibus Driver
Wadham School, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 13 ¾ hours per week / Term time only plus 1 INSET day HOURS TO BE WORKED OVER TWO SHIFTS 7.15AM – 8.30AM + 2.55PM – 4.25PM
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
Actual salary
- £7643
Pay scale
- Grade 16.2
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role would suit candidates looking to work a split shift with hours at the start and end of the day, where every day is different and you can make a difference to the students and staff, as well as the wider school community
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To drive a school minibus to transport students safely to and from school
- To take responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students
- To take responsibility for all regular safety checks and condition of the school minibus
You are likely to be someone who:
- Has a full clean driving licence category D1 or category PCV
- Has a willingness to undertake regular minibus training
- Has 2 years driving experience and is confident in driving a minibus or similar e.g. large van
What the school offers its staff
Wadham School can offer you:
- Part time hours with term time only (plus INSET days) working days
- Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
- Onsite parking (on a first come - first served basis)
- Training and CPD in safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant courses
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch
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 Wadham School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 769 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wadham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01460 270123
Are you looking to work in a Good school (Ofsted, June 2019) with a community working together for the best possible outcomes for young people?
Wadham School is friendly, vibrant and forward looking. It is an exciting time at Wadham School. We strive to be a school which uses an evidence based approach to teaching and an ethos and drive for the school to be much more than just learning in lessons. A varied programme of extra-curricular activities and house competitions provides an exciting opportunity for staff to be involved in the wider school community. At our core is an aim, through everything that we do, to develop a sense of hope, a hope which will encourage and support students in becoming the best that they can be.
The school serves a beautiful area of South Somerset with excellent links to the wider South West, Bristol and Bath and direct train links to London from Crewkerne itself and Taunton.
If the above gives you a picture of a community that you would be excited to be part of then the students and staff at Wadham School invite your application and would love to meet you.
Arranging a visit to Wadham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk.
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