Mini-Bus Driver

16 Hours per Week (Mon-Fri - required both AM and PM - times to be confirmed)

Term Time Only

£12.85 per hour + Holiday Allowance

Required for: September 2026

Email: kingjames@kj1a.com

Headteacher: S Whitehead BA NPQH

Number on Roll: 925

Mini-Bus Driver:                                                                                                               

Must be at least 21 years old

Full clean driving licence (essential)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible, well organised and conscientious Mini-Bus Driver. 

You will be responsible for transport operation to enable students from surrounding areas to access education within the school.

We are seeking someone who possesses:

• A full clean Driving Licence (essential) 
• You’ve held your car (Category B) driving licence for at least 2 years
• Experience in the application of Health and Safety legislation.
• The ability to be flexible and respond to changing priorities.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own and be able to prioritise own work load.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to other school staff.

Working at King James I Academy will provide the opportunity to join a dedicated and highly valued team of staff who are “proud to work at the school” (Ofsted 2026)

Closing Date: 12:00pm Monday 15 June 2026

Please ring or email the Academy for an application pack, or complete the online version of the application form located on our website (www.kingjames1academy.co.uk).

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children.  All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people.  Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and a successful DBS check.

Please visit the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice for further information:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474742/Code_of_Practice_for_Disclosure_and_Barring_Service_Nov_15.pdf

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All criminal convictions must be stated, with dates, on the application form. Failure to do so will disqualify the candidate from the appointment and, if appointed, may render the individual liable to immediate dismissal without notice.

Eden Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.