Job Description

`We learn not for school but for life'

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with a 11-18 senior school of c.400 pupils (120 of whom board) and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the school is reflected in its fabulous pastoral care and sense of community. The School is a member of HMC and has been judged 'excellent' in recent inspections. The School is growing in size and standing. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Oswestry School is located at the heart of its market town on the Welsh borders, with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Temporary School Mini-Bus Bus Driver to cover staff absence - to start as soon as possible

Applications are sought for a temporary part-time Mini-Bus Driver to start as soon as possible to cover staff absence. The hours for this role will be 22.5 and will involve collecting students to bring to school in the mornings and then taking them home again in the afternoon after school. There may also be some additional hours for ad hoc sports fixtures and airport runs. This role is temporary in the first instance to cover staff absence but could potentially lead to a permanent post. Candidates must have schedule D1 on their clean driver's licence and the ability to be flexible with hours.

Closing date

for the above position:

12 noon on Wednesday 12th November 2025 (

please note a school application form must be completed to apply for this post as CVs alone will not be accepted

).

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact Mr Dave Jones, Estates Manager on 01691 681120 or via email to .

For an application form and job description please contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at

recruitment@oswestryschool.com

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

A company limited by Guarantee No 3931222.

Charity Registration No. 1079822.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person