Casual Minibus Driver
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.85 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West Norfolk Academies Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT) is currently seeking dedicated, safety-conscious individuals to join the team of Casual Minibus Drivers. This is a vital role within the Trust, ensuring that students across our 11 schools have access to reliable transportation for, sporting fixtures, events and educational field trips.
The candidate is required to hold a current UK driving licence, which enables them to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Scale A, Point 3, £12.85 per hour
Causal (Zero Hours Contract) - As this is a casual contract you will not be contracted to a fixed number or hours/weeks per year. Flexibility and a willingness to be available at short notice will be essential.
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
West Norfolk Academies Trust: https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
The Minibus Driver will work in partnership with WNAT to provide a reliable and safe service to all its students and staff to travel to and from various sporting and extended academy activity events. WNAT are hoping to build a bank of minibus drivers to provide support for its 11 schools in Marshland, Terrington St Clement, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn and the surrounding local areas.
You will hold a current UK driving licence, which enables you to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
WNAT operates a strict non-smoking policy and this will apply when driving the minibus.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· Transporting students and staff safely to various venues around the United Kingdom.
· To carry out safety checks before, during and after vehicle operations to ensure the minibus is safe and clean.
· To ensure the minibus is adequately fuelled for each journey.
· To record and monitor mileage and any faults before and after every trip.
· Report any accidents/incidents to your line manager and complete appropriate paperwork and also produce written reports.
· Ensure the first aid box is checked, the contents are in date & replenished regularly.
Job context and flexibility
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people
Personal and Professional Conduct
We expect every member of our Trust to lead by example. This means demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards in all interactions—whether on-site or in the community—to safeguard our professional reputation and the trust of the public.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd May 2026
Interview Dates: 29th May 2026
Start Date: ASAP
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
The candidate is required to hold a current UK driving licence, which enables them to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Scale A, Point 3, £12.85 per hour
Causal (Zero Hours Contract) - As this is a casual contract you will not be contracted to a fixed number or hours/weeks per year. Flexibility and a willingness to be available at short notice will be essential.
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
West Norfolk Academies Trust: https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
The Minibus Driver will work in partnership with WNAT to provide a reliable and safe service to all its students and staff to travel to and from various sporting and extended academy activity events. WNAT are hoping to build a bank of minibus drivers to provide support for its 11 schools in Marshland, Terrington St Clement, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn and the surrounding local areas.
You will hold a current UK driving licence, which enables you to drive a passenger carrying vehicle of up to at least 17 seats (D1 Category).
WNAT operates a strict non-smoking policy and this will apply when driving the minibus.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
· Transporting students and staff safely to various venues around the United Kingdom.
· To carry out safety checks before, during and after vehicle operations to ensure the minibus is safe and clean.
· To ensure the minibus is adequately fuelled for each journey.
· To record and monitor mileage and any faults before and after every trip.
· Report any accidents/incidents to your line manager and complete appropriate paperwork and also produce written reports.
· Ensure the first aid box is checked, the contents are in date & replenished regularly.
Job context and flexibility
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people
Personal and Professional Conduct
We expect every member of our Trust to lead by example. This means demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards in all interactions—whether on-site or in the community—to safeguard our professional reputation and the trust of the public.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd May 2026
Interview Dates: 29th May 2026
Start Date: ASAP
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.