School Minibus Driver
Tinsley Meadows Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1SG13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 15 hours Monday- Friday Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 12.85
Hourly rate
- £12.85
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB TITLE: Minibus Driver(s)
BASE: Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy
EMPLOYER: Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 15 or 7.5 hours per week (split shift – 8.45 – 10.15 then 1.45 – 3.15)
WEEKS PER YEAR: 38 weeks per year (term time only)
GRADE / SALARY: NJC Grade 3 prorata£8,422 (£12.85 per hour)
CLOSING DATE: midnight, 25 September 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 29 September 2025
Five Rivers Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dedicated minibus driver(s) who can support with transport to and from our Alternative Provisions located at Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy.
We are looking for candidates who:
- have a category D minibus driving license
- are resilient, caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect as individuals
- are an effective team player and will contribute to the whole school community
The role involves:
- driving the Trust minibuses in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Highway Code, the City Council’s Code of Practice for minibus drivers and training provided by the Road Safety Unit of the Council to maintain pupil, staff and public safety whilst on the highway
- carrying out daily visual checks and basic maintenance for the vehicles eg. oil levels, cleaning of vehicles, etc.
- Liaison with the Escort as appropriate to check that seat belts are fastened, and bags and equipment is secured and ensure that the safety of pupils and staff is maintained at all times
- Maintaining accurate records of vehicle usage
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- We care about you as a person.
- Family friendly policies and a supportive workplace.
- Friendly and helpful colleagues who work well together as a team
- Training and development to help you make progress in your career
In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the online search is to further assess candidates’ suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address any issues identified from the search at interview.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Tinsley Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 670 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tinsley Meadows Primary School website
- Email address
- applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 244 1842
Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, and is a leading Sheffield school for children aged 2-11 years. We are a school that invests heavily in staff to ensure that they are equipped with the tools and techniques to excel in this significantly rewarding environment. We know great talent when we see it and we do not underestimate the power of professional and personal development. We provide high quality CPD, coaching opportunities, networking and team teaching so as to create strong, effective, and inspirational leaders of the future. We also support trainee teachers through Teach First and School Direct routes and have a successful record of contributing towards quality training packages to develop outstanding practice. We invest in our staff and understand the importance of creating a strong work/life balance.
Arranging a visit to Tinsley Meadows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@tinsleymeadows.sheffield.sch.uk.
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