Minibus Driver

St Teresa's; West Bergholt; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Colchester is seeking a part-time Relief Minibus Driver. You will drive the school minibus, ensuring safe transportation of pupils from designated pick-up points. The ideal candidate must hold a full D1 driving licence and be committed to providing excellent service while maintaining high standards. This role supports the school's vision of empowering girls and ensuring their safety. A commitment to safeguarding and a willingness for enhanced child protection screening are required.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with D1 entitlement is essential.
• Must pass the Minibus (MiDAS) one-day driving assessment.
• Reliability and approachability are key.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school minibus as part of the daily service.
• Collect and return pupils to designated pick-up points.
• Provide excellent service while maintaining school standards.

Skills

Full driving licence with D1 entitlement

Reliability

Self-motivation

Approachability

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-108 Position Type: School and Child Safety Pay Range: £12.98 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/02/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis

St Mary's Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Relief Minibus Driver to drive the school minibus as part of a daily service by collecting St Mary's pupils from designated pick-up points in the morning and then returning them to the same point at the end of the school day when cover is required.

In addition to providing an excellent service and maintaining our high standards, the successful candidate must be reliable, approachable and able to work on their own initiative. It is essential that the appointed person has a full driving licence with a D1 entitlement and must pass the Minibus (MiDAS) one-day driving assessment before transporting pupils.

St Mary's is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls age 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to Senior School and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At the Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We're able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.

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St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Information about the School

\ aged 3-16 years and boys aged 3-4 years, a member of the Girls' Schools Association, the Independent Association of Prep Schools and the prestigious Round Square organisation.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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