Minibus Driver
Ref: SCH-TMAT day(s) remaining
Establishment: Sir John Talbot's School Location: Whitchurch Salary: £12.65 per hour Department: Transport Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 29/09/2025 10:00 Interview Date: 02/10/2025 Start Date: 03/11/2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Casual Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 0.00 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP4
The Role
Casual Minibus Driver(s)
SCP 4
Casual
Required from 4th November 2025 (or sooner)
An opportunity has arisen for Casual Minibus Drivers to join our school transport team.
Location: Whitchurch Shropshire
Contract Type: Casual/ Zero Hours
Salary £12.65 per hour
Start Date: 4th November 2025 (or sooner)
Are you a safe, dependable driver with a passion for supporting children and young people?
We are looking for friendly and responsible Casual Minibus Drivers to join our school transport team on a flexible, zero-hours basis.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for transporting students to and from school, as well as driving for educational trips, sports fixtures, and other school events. This is a key role in helping our students arrive safely, calmly, and ready to learn.
Why Join Us?
* Flexible hours to suit your schedule
* a supportive and welcoming school environment
* the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' daily lives
* training opportunities in safeguarding, first aid, and school transport procedures
Sir John Talbot's School is at the centre of the community of Whitchurch, with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life. As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking. The school sits in mature grounds with historic roots, providing an attractive setting in which pupils can thrive. Facilities are extensive including the community leisure centre, well-resourced faculty areas and Sixth Form centre.
Our staff set the highest standards in behaviour and achievement for all pupils in a supportive environment in which children are treated as individuals. The KS5 curriculum is designed to provide everyone with strong academic pathway at the next stage in their development. We celebrate success and encourage all pupils to develop broader life skills, investing in the whole child. We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.
Applications are sought from candidates who:
We welcome applicants who:
* Hold a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
* are willing to undertake Trust MIDAS training
* have a minimum of Secondary Education (GCSE level or equivalent)
* are confident, courteous, and safety-conscious behind the wheel
* can communicate clearly and kindly with children and young people, parents and staff
* are flexible and dependable, with availability for mornings, during the day or afternoons
* are willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.
Closing date for applications is Monday 29th September 2025 at 9am or sooner (to avoid disappointment applications should be submitted at your earliest)
Interviews will be held week commencing Thursday 2nd October 2025 (or sooner)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks.
Safeguarding Information
Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.
All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).
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Sir John Talbot's School
Prees Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2BY
Gail Winstone