School Minibus Driver
The Ladder School, Walsall, WS1 1RS12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £12.65 plus Holiday Pay (Grade 2 SCP4)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Minibus Driver
The Ladder School is a forward-thinking, inclusive and life-changing Alternative Provision school. We work with children who need a second chance to be a success at school. We are a happy, warm, welcoming school and value the relationships we build every day with our colleagues, the students and their families.
We are currently seeking a reliable and committedMinibus Driverto join our team on a casual contract basis. This role is vital in ensuring our students are transported safely and punctually to and from school, educational visits, and sporting activities. You will be an ambassador for the school, promoting our values and ethos at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and dependable transport service for students and staff.
- Ensure all passengers are securely seated, including the safe securing of wheelchairs where necessary.
- Carry out routine vehicle checks (e.g. water, oil, tyre pressure) and ensure the minibus is clean and fuelled.
- Record mileage and report any faults or incidents, completing the necessary documentation.
- Support students with SEN during transport, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Maintain the condition of safety signage and first aid supplies on the vehicle.
We welcome applicants who:
- Are punctual, dependable, and committed to student welfare.
- Have a clean driving record and are medically fit for the role (subject to occupational health clearance).
- Are willing to undertake relevant training and comply with school policies and procedures.
- Are sensitive to the needs of disadvantaged students and committed to promoting equality and inclusion.
Ofsted 2023 praised our ethos:
“The school ethos of ‘high standards, daring to dream, traditional values, success and personalised support’ is shared by all.”
“Leaders lead with integrity and determination. They are ambitious for all pupils.”
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application. Please contact Elaine Woodward to arrange an appointment viae.woodward@tls.merciantrust.org.ukor telephone 01922 285848.
All applicants must complete an application form, available on our website, TES, WM Jobs or the Government Portal, and return it torecruitment@tls.merciantrust.org.uk. CVs and non-Mercian Trust application forms will not be accepted.
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- A happy workplace within a strong Multi-Academy Trust;
- Strong leadership dedicated to supporting your role;
- Free breakfast and a two-course freshly home-cooked lunch every day;
- Additional Wellbeing Days and the opportunity to request an extra paid day off across the school year;
- Access to sector-leading CPD and a comprehensive health plan via Simplyhealth;
- Discounts on everyday purchases via EdenRed and a cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.theladderschool.org.
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About The Ladder School
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 18
- School size
- 27 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ladder School website
- Email address
- lottie.fellows@merciantrust.org.uk
We are an Alternative Provision Free School located in Walsall Town Centre. The Ladder School was established in January 2019 and has now moved in to a brand new, purpose-built building based on the edge of Walsall town centre where there are excellent links to the local and wider community. Over the coming years we will continue to grow and become the ‘go to place’ for alternative provision in the borough.
At The Ladder School, we recognise that mainstream school does not suit all young people and we are here to offer a second chance. We work on a commissioning basis, that means that a school or the Local Authority must approach to place a student. Unfortunately, we cannot accept direct referrals from parents/carers.
The staff work incredibly hard to ensure our students make the most of the opportunities that they get whist they are with us. Unlike other alternative provisions, we offer a range of GCSE courses, supplemented with some vocational courses to ensure students get a well-rounded education.
We are a positive environment, that uses praise and encouragement to enable our students to see things differently. We have a set of values that underpin everything we do.
Arranging a visit to The Ladder School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lottie.fellows@merciantrust.org.uk.
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