School Transport Driver (Part Time)
Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JUThis job expired on 18 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
18 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
3 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12,046.88 - £12,046.88 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 20 hours per week 7.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time
School Transport Driver (Part Time) job summary
School Transport Driver
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
£12,046.88 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 20 hours per week 7.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday Term Time
ABOUT US
Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield is a special academy educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties across Kirklees. Joseph Norton Academy is the same as any other school in that we have high expectations of our pupils; build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively; offer a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs. However, we are different to other schools in that we organise our pupils into nurture groups; structure our day and our curriculum to support pupils with SEMH difficulties and employ specialist staff to support the special educational needs of our pupils. For more information review our website: https://www.josephnorton.co.uk/
Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people.
THE ROLE
We are looking to appoint a proactive and dedicated School Driver to manage our in-school transportation services. This vital role ensures our pupils and staff travel safely and punctually to and from school, educational provisions, and other appointments.
Key Responsibilities:
Operating school vehicles safely and efficiently, according to a daily schedule and for ad-hoc trips.
Overseeing the daily maintenance, safety checks, and road-worthiness of the school's minibus fleet.
Building positive relationships with pupils and parents, acting as a reliable and trusted point of contact.
Providing hands-on support to staff when not driving, either by assisting in the classroom or accompanying groups on off-site trips and activities.
Responding calmly and effectively to any issues, with a focus on pupil welfare and safety at all times.
THE CANDIDATE
Full, clean driving licence.
MIDAS minibus training (or willingness to undertake).
Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Highway and school bus regulations.
Ability to operate school vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Reliable, flexible for needs of the role
Willing to train and offer emergency first aid.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and committed to becoming an integral part of our school's team.
SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Driver role is £12,046.88 Grade 5 working 20 hours per week 7.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday, Term Time + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/careers/why-join-us/
NEXT STEPS For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to us: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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.
About Joseph Norton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 61 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Joseph Norton Academy website
Special - SEMH
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