About this role
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £12,368)
Hours: 21.25 per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Shift Pattern: Split shift - see below
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, TS13 4PZ
This is a dual role which combines professional driving of the school minibus with practical premises support.
We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and child-friendly Minibus Driver to join our primary school team. This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils travel safely and comfortably to and from school activities. Alongside this role you will also undertake some premises responsibilities including key holding and site security.
The hours of work each week are 21.25 hours, Monday - Friday on a term time only basis. The shift pattern is as follows:
Minibus Driver: 13.75 hours per week - 7.15am - 8.30am, 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Premises Support: 7.5 hours per week - 1.5 hours per day, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic faith.
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small primary school within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. Our mission; ‘Christ be our light, in life, love and learning’ is central to all we do and our high expectations, relationships, good standards and practices are rooted in this mission. In our recent school inspection we were described as a small school with a big heart November 2024.
Key Responsibilities - Minibus Driver
Safely transport pupils to and from school, trips, and extracurricular activitiesCarry out daily vehicle safety checksEnsure pupils are seated and wearing seatbelts at all timesMaintain a calm, positive, and supportive environment on the busFollow school safeguarding policies and proceduresKeep the vehicle clean and roadworthyKey Responsibilities - Premises Support
Ensure security of the site, including the operating of alarm systems, key holding, and closing of site in accordance with school arrangements.Emptying of binsGeneral tidying of site such as litter picking and incidental cleaning The Ideal Candidate Will
Hold a current, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlementEnjoy working with children and understand their needsBe punctual, dependable, and safety-consciousBe willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post Complete tasks and work using their own initiative.We Offer
A welcoming and supportive school communityChildren who respect, care and value one another.Term-time working (ideal for work–life balance)A unique and beautiful school environmentTraining and guidance on safeguarding and school proceduresAn experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Kelly Matchett, Business Support Officer at [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 by 9am
Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026