School Minibus Driver
Closing in 19 days (13 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £13.05 per hour
Employer: Rode & Norton St Philip School Federation
Location: Various, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 13 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
£13.05 per hour. 7.5-10 hours per week.
Part Time – Permanent
From September 7 2026
Hours of Work:
- Morning: approximately 8:00am–9:15am
- Afternoon: approximately 2.45-pm–4:00pm
- Tuesdays (am & pm) Weds (pm) Thurs (pm) Friday (am & pm) or some of these if you cannot manage all the days and times.
- Term Time only, 38 weeks.
What will I be doing?
We are seeking a reliable, friendly and safety‑focused Minibus Driver to drive our school owned minibus between Rode Methodist VC First School and Norton St Philip CofE VA First School, before and after school and on occasion to local sporting activities and curriculum trips.
The role includes ensuring safe collection, transport and drop‑off, carrying out basic vehicle checks, and maintaining a clean and tidy minibus.
This is a vital role within our school community. You will ensure children feel safe, calm and cared for, demonstrating kindness, respect and empathy at all times
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has a Full, clean UK driving licence
- D1 entitlement (or willingness to undertake MiDAS training)
- Enhanced DBS check (carried out by the school)
- Friendly manner and commitment to safeguarding pupils
What is in it for me?
In return we can offer:
- A stable team of experienced supportive colleagues
- An idyllic rural village school environment
- Talented, creative children and families
- A school in which children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do
DBS check
All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Supporting documents and information
If you believe that you could be the person, we are looking for then we would like to hear from you. To arrange a visit to the school please contact Katie Twitchen on 01373 830523/K.Twitchen@rnsf.co.uk
For further information and an application form please visit our website.
Closing Date: July 13
Interview Date: TBA
Commencement date: 7 September 2026
Rode and Norton School Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
