Job Description

Employer
Kent College, Canterbury
Location
Canterbury, Kent
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
5,729 (26,728 FTE)
Posted
24th June 2025
Expires
11th July 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1496012
Job Reference
Minibus Driver

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JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a School Minibus Driver to join our Transport team at Kent College, Canterbury from September 2025.


The School Minibus Driver will be reliable and trustworthy, working with the team to provide an effective, professional and safe minibus service to Kent College's pupils. Alongside driving a minibus, the successful candidate will undertake other duties such as vehicle checks and refuelling. They will also be required to attend a Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme training course, funded by the School.


The School Minibus Driver will hold a clean driving licence, with D1 on the licence. They will have experience of driving a large vehicle, preferably an LGV/PSV, and the ability to communicate with a range of people.

WHY CHOOSE US

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 - 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.


The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

THE POSITION

The position is 11.5 hours per week, 5:15pm to 7:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.


Please see attached Job Pack for more information.


We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free breakfast during term time, cycle to work scheme...

Closing date:

11th July 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.


Safeguarding Statement:



Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.



Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward



Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.