Minibus Driver

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Woodbridge is seeking a motivated Minibus Driver to provide casual transport services for pupils. This role involves morning and afternoon driving and ensuring safety checks on the minibus. Applicants should possess a category D or D1 licence, demonstrate reliable driving, and interact effectively with children. This position offers flexible hours and benefits including meals when on site. The closing date for applications is 1 pm, 31 January 2026.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast

Lunch provided during shifts

Qualifications

• Possess a category D, D1 licence, or CPC.
• Demonstrate reliability and safety in driving.
• Undergo a pre-employment health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport service to pupils in the morning and afternoon.
• Ensure appropriate checks are carried out on the minibus.
• Interact effectively with children to ensure their safety.

Skills

Safe driving

Interacting with children

Reliability

Job description

Woodbridge School

• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: £14.20 per hour (including holiday pay)
• Hours: Zero Hours: Monday - Friday
• Contract: Casual. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0564

Woodbridge School requires a motivated and friendly casual Minibus Driver to provide an early morning and late afternoon transport service to our pupils, as well as ensuring that the appropriate checks are carried out on the minibus prior to driving. You will be joining an already established, friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a casual zero-hour basis.

Our drivers are welcome to stay after the morning shift for a complimentary breakfast served on site in the dining hall, when the dining hall is in operation. In addition, any shifts worked over lunch period are entitled to a lunch in the dining hall, when in operation.

There may be opportunities for further hours during the school day to cover student trips and/or sports fixtures etc.

You will

• possess a category D, D1 licence, or/CPC
• be able to demonstrate that they are a reliable, safe driver with a clean driving licence, ideally with appropriate driving experience
• be prepared to undergo a pre-employment health assessment
• be able to interact effectively with children and ensure their safety
• ideally have experience of working with young people.

About us

Set in the beautiful town of Woodbridge in Suffolk, Woodbridge School comprising our Pre‑Prep, Prep and Senior School was established in 1587. An independent co‑educational day and boarding school for ages 4 to 18, the original mission of the school was to provide an education for the young who would then give back to their community, thus enriching it and them all; this is embedded and continues in all that we do today.

Woodbridge School, including our Prep, Senior School, Sixth Form and Boarding, has been rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) 2023.

Combining the best of tradition and innovation, our curriculum delivers the perfect balance of life skills, creative challenges and academic excellence. Woodbridge School offers an education that shapes itself around each student, ensuring they become everything they are meant to be. Our Prep School is a caring nurturing, lively and inspirational introduction to school, inspiring and investing a true love of learning in children. Our Senior School offers the perfect balance of creative challenges, academic excellence as well as interpersonal and social skills, for life throughout School – and beyond.

To find out more

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please call James Wells, Recruitment Administrator on 01394 615170.

How to apply

For more information about the school and this opportunity, and to download an application pack, please visit our website.

Closing date: 1 pm, 31 January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).