Minibus Driver

Acorn Education Trust; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education trust is seeking a Minibus Driver to support student transport at Pewsey Vale School. The role involves driving a minibus during morning hours, ensuring the safety of students, and requires a full, clean driving license. Ideal candidates are organized, have strong communication skills, and ideally some prior driving experience. Working hours are part-time, totaling 10 hours a week during term time, with a fixed contract until July 2026.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving license.
• Ability to communicate effectively with school staff and pupils.
• Previous experience in a similar driving role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cover morning minibus transport for students.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met.
• Work part-time, 10 hours per week during term-time.

Skills

Full, clean driving license

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

* Minibus DriverNEWFast Apply# Minibus DriverEmployerLocation: Pewsey, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed until 17th July 2026Salary: £12.65 per hour (£24,414 pro rata per annum)Posted: 18th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 16th January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1526938Job Reference: PEW25-26-6Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed until 17th July 2026* Job ID: 1526938* Share :**Pewsey Vale School** is looking for a confident and reliable **Driver** to cover morning **minibus** transport for its students. This is a fantastic, part-time opportunity to join our dedicated team and help get pupils safely to school.**Contract:** Fixed term (until 17th July 2026). **Working Hours:** Part-time (10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, 38 weeks per year). Usual working hours will be 8am until 10am. **Required:** January 2026Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving license, be organised and consistent, and have a solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements. Previous experience in a similar driving role is desirable.**We are looking for someone who:*** Holds a full, clean driving licence and is prepared to drive a minibus;* Has strong interpersonal and communications skills and can liaise effectively with school staff and pupils;* Has a can-do attitude with excellent practical and organisational skills;* Can prioritise and schedule effectively and efficiently;* Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;* Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;* Is aware of health and safety requirements;* Has previous experience in a similar role (desirable).**We can offer the successful candidate:*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;* Opportunities for training and progression;* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.**For information about this role**, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our **Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01672-565000**Closing Date:** Friday 16th January 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** w/c Monday 19th January 2026***Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.***### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Pewsey Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Pewsey Vale SchoolPart of### Acorn Education Trust