School Minibus Driver
Closing in 18 days (15 June 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Actual £7,643
Employer: Wadham School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset, TA18 7NT
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 15 June 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Salary Scale: Grade 16 pt. 2 Actual salary £7,643
13 ¾ hours per week / Term time only plus 1 INSET day
Hours to be worked over two shifts: 7.15AM – 8.30AM + 2.55PM – 4.25PM
Starting: September 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 9.00 am Monday 15 June
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Minibus Driver to join our expanding team of staff at Wadham School. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school where staff morale is high and classrooms are quiet and purposeful places where learning takes place (Ofsted 2025) We are a close-knit community secondary school of 760 students with an amazing team of staff that support each other in helping our students become the successful and confident global citizens they deserve to be. As the last local authority maintained secondary school in Somerset, this is your chance to come and be part of something unique
This role would suit candidates looking to work a split shift with hours at the start and end of the day, where every day is different and you can make a difference to the students and staff, as well as the wider school community
What will I be doing?
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- To drive a school minibus to transport students safely to and from school
- To take responsibility for the safety, comfort and welfare of the students
- To take responsibility for all regular safety checks and condition of the school minibus
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You are likely to be someone who:
- Has a full clean driving licence category D1 or category PCV
- Has a willingness to undertake regular minibus training
- Has 2 years driving experience and is confident in driving a minibus or similar e.g. large van
What is in it for me?
Wadham School can offer you:
- Part time hours with term time only (plus INSET days) working days
- Voluntary pension scheme through Somerset County Council
- Onsite parking (on a first come – first served basis)
- Training and CPD in safeguarding, health and safety and other relevant courses
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch
DBS check
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.
Supporting documents and information
For job description/person specification and an application form please visit our website.
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.
For all enquires please contact recruitment@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127