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Minibus Driver

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and dedicated Minibus Driver to support our well-established team and contribute to the safe and efficient transport of our students. You should be enthusiastic, responsible, and committed to maintaining high standards of care and safety.

You will play a key role in ensuring students travel to and from school in a safe, timely, and supportive manner. The post holder will be responsible for operating the minibus in accordance with all safety regulations, carrying out basic vehicle checks, and working closely with school staff to meet transport needs.

This role may suit someone who enjoys working with young people and values being part of a supportive school community. If you believe you have the qualities, experience, and commitment we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are a caring community and were proud to be named by the Sunday Times as the ‘happiest school in Somerset’ in 2025 (Ofsted date 2020-2025).

We can offer you a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, access to Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme, access to retail discounts, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in numerous extra-curricular clubs

Closing date: 12pm on 8 May 2026

  • Grade 15 Point 3 - actual salary £9,012pa based on full-time equivalent £24,796pa
  • 17.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 7am-8:45am and 3:35pm-5:20pm
  • Permanent, term time only (35 working weeks)
  • Required as soon as possible
  • You must hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 preferred unrestricted or a PSV licence, D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997) considered.
  • Minimum of two years’ driving experience

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.

The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.