Job Description

We are looking to recruit a minibus driver for an evening run and ad-hoc driving during the week and weekends. There will be a minimum 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There will also be a requirement to carry out basic checks and preparation for bus maintenance and cleaning.

The school has a fleet of buses, all less than three years old. We are looking for someone who has experience of transporting pupils and is used to both shorter and longer distance trips. Drivers must be qualified to drive a 17 seater bus and be a D1 licence holder as a minimum.

Ackworth School is steeped in history. We started as a school in 1779 and are often known locally as "the Quaker school". We have a traditional feel, and our ethos is firmly founded in our Quaker roots, but we equip our pupils to face the modern world, educating children from countries all round the world as well as day pupils much closer to home in Barnsley, Wakefield and Pontefract.

If you would like to be part of our inclusive school and then visit our website for a detailed job description and person specification.

In return we offer:

a competitive salary and generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff. all food and refreshments during the working day. free on-site parking. flexible pension and health benefits including employee assistance programme and electric car scheme. a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school. a committed parent community which plays an active part in the school. a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.
The hourly rate for the role is 12.45 per hour.

To apply, please complete a Support Staff application form which can be downloaded from the school's website. Sorry, we do not accept CV's.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Colley, Head of HR on 01977 233613.

The closing date for applications is

Monday 8th September 2025

at

9.00 a.m.

Interviews will be held the week after. We reserve the right to interview candidates as they apply and to close the advert early.

Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment. Applicants should carefully read the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website within "Working For Us". Please take time to read the school's recruitment process document in order that you are clear about the process and expectations in line with safer recruitment.

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School's Quaker ethos.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.45 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person