Job Description

St John's College School is seeking a professional and reliable

Minibus Driver

to join our dedicated team in one of the leading independent schools in Central Cambridge and contribute to a vibrant school community dedicated to excellence in education and care. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our pupils during their journeys to and from school, as well as for extra-curricular activities and trips. While the full role is for both morning and afternoon shifts, applications from candidates wishing to work only mornings or only afternoons will be considered.

There is also the possibility to be considered for the additional duty of

Minibus Co-ordinator

to act as a liaison with the School's chosen transport organisation partner, for which hours will be increased by half an hour a day.

Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, the School Minibus Driver will be responsible for the daily collection and return of pupils to and from several outlying villages. Working weekdays only for 34 weeks per year, the School Minibus Driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of our pupils to and from school.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours

You will work for 34 weeks of the year, during term time, plus an additional 15 hours outside of term to attend essential training and termly team meetings. If working both the morning and afternoon shift, your normal working hours will be Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 6:00pm (5.5 hours per day). The Minibus Co-ordinator will be required to work an additional half an hour a day across the week, which could be worked remotely, the schedule for which will be decided by the Facilities Manager.

The hours worked outside of term will be directed by the Facilities Manager and subject to the schedule for whole-staff training at the start of each term. If you are required to attend training which exceeds the 15 hours included in your contract you will be remunerated for this.

You may be asked to work extra hours for Sports fixtures and/or trips etc; this will be paid extra as agreed with the Facilities Manager.

Beyond the requirement to attend training and meetings as described above, you will not be required to work during the school holidays, unless otherwise instructed.

Salary

The full time equivalent salary for 52 weeks, including holiday pay is 25,382 per annum. For the standard morning and afternoon shift role, based on working 27.5 hours per week for 34 weeks, an additional 15 hours outside of term time for training and meetings and including holiday pay, this equates to 54.68% of full time and an Actual Salary of

13,879 per annum

. For those working only one shift per day or completing the additional duties of Minibus Co-ordinator, the salary will be calculated pro rata.

For more information and application form, please see https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/minibus-driver-cambridgeshire-2233724

St John's College School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to a criminal background check and proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13,879.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/07/2025
Reference ID: Minibus Driver
Expected start date: 01/09/2025