Job Description

Samuel Ward Academy


Relief Minibus Driver


Start Date: November 2025


Salary: Grade 3, SP 4-6 (13.05 - 13.47 per hours + accrued holiday pay)



We are looking to recruit a committed, reliable and experienced driver to join our team.


We are looking for a relief driver who we are able to contact, sometimes at short notice, to work adhoc shifts when needed, as well as covering both planned absences and staff sickness. Our minibus drivers work two shifts; the morning shift is 7.15am - 8.45am and the evening shift is 3.00pm - 4.45pm during term time. Our relief drivers could be asked to cover either shifts or both. There may also be adhoc trips to cover.


The successful candidate will:

Have a clean Driving Licence Collect and drop off pupils safely on school runs Be available for occasional educational visits Be available to work and cover planned absence and sickness Be an excellent communicator with pupils, staff and parents Training will be provided including taking the Minibus test


Closing date: 09:00am, 19 October 2025


Interviews: w/c 20 October 2025



Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2025-10-19