Minibus Driver/Premises Support Officer Job Saltburn-by-the-Sea area,Saltburn by the Sea England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Saltburn by the Sea

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £12,368)

Hours: 21.25 per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Shift Pattern: Split shift - see below

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, TS13 4PZ

This is a dual role which combines professional driving of the school minibus with practical premises support.

We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and child-friendly Minibus Driver to join our primary school team. This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils travel safely and comfortably to and from school activities.

Alongside this role you will also undertake some premises responsibilities including key holding and site security.

The hours of work each week are 21.25 hours, Monday - Friday on a term time only basis. The shift pattern is as follows:

Minibus Driver: 13.75 hours per week - 7.15am - 8.30am,3.00pm - 4.30pm

Premises Support:
7.5 hours per week - 1.5 hours per day, 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic faith.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small primary school within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. Our mission; ‘Christ be our light, in life, love and learning’ is central to all we do and our high expectations, relationships, good standards and practices are rooted in this mission. In our recent school inspection we were described as a small school with a big heart November 2024.

Key Responsibilities – Minibus Driver

Safely transport pupils to and from school, trips, and extracurricular activities

Carry out daily vehicle safety checks

Ensure pupils are seated and wearing seatbelts at all times

Maintain a calm, positive, and supportive environment on the bus

Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures

Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy

Key Responsibilities – Premises Support

Ensure security of the site, including the operating of alarm systems, key holding, and closing of site in accordance with school arrangements.

Emptying of bins

General tidying of site such as litter picking and incidental cleaning

The Ideal Candidate Will

Hold a current, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement

Enjoy working with children and understand their needs

Be punctual, dependable, and safety-conscious

Be willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post

Complete tasks and work using their own initiative.

We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community

Children who respect, care and value one another.

Term-time working (ideal for work–life balance)

A unique and beautiful school environment

Training and guidance on safeguarding and school procedures

An experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Kelly Matchett, Business Support Officer at enqu

Closing date:
Friday 11th September 2026 by 9am

Interview date:
Wednesday 16th September 2026

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Minibus Driver​/Premises Support Officer

Minibus Driver/Premises Support Officer