Minibus Driver

Location: Uppingham

About this Role
Uppingham School is looking for a dedicated and reliable Minibus Driver to provide safe transport for pupils and staff during term time.

As a Minibus Driver, you will operate the School’s minibuses on home-to-school routes and support additional transport needs as required. The role also involves carrying out routine vehicle checks, promptly reporting any defects and maintaining cleanliness and basic upkeep of the minibuses. A strong commitment to pupil safety is essential, including ensuring that seatbelts are worn and pupil safety is prioritised at all times.

Full training will be provided, including MiDAS, safeguarding, pupil welfare and basic medical and allergen training and procedures.

You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence with Category D entitlement and demonstrate confident driving skills, strong road awareness and the ability to work flexibly at short notice. While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential, as full training will be given.

This is a part-time, term-time-only position averaging 25.15 hours per week across 32 weeks of the year. Working hours include early morning shifts from 5:30am to 7:45am Monday to Saturday, evening shifts from 5:45pm to 7:30pm Monday to Friday, plus one hour allocated for vehicle cleaning and preparation.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation

Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health Services
Free annual flu jabs
Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performance
Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.
Please note we will be interviewing for this position on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

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