Salary: £20.45 per hour
Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE
Working pattern: Casual contract, part-time, term-time, with hours varying to suit school needs
Closing date: 9:00am, Friday 30th October 2026
About the role
Uppingham School is looking for a reliable, professional Minibus Driver to join our Transport team. You will provide safe, efficient transport for pupils and staff, and help keep the school’s day-to-day activities running smoothly. This is a good fit if you want flexible, term-time work.
What you’ll be doing
Driving pupils to sports fixtures and co-curricular activities
Providing train station transfers
Supporting other transport requirements as they arise
Covering extra shifts at relatively short notice when needed
Hours change with the school’s requirements, so flexibility and availability are important.
What you’ll bring
A full, clean UK driving licence with category D entitlement
A safe and responsible approach to driving, with excellent road awareness
Good communication skills, with a professional manner towards pupils, colleagues and the wider school community
A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work
The ability to manage pupil behaviour appropriately when required
A willingness to complete all necessary training
Previous minibus driving experience or school experience is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided.
What’s on offer
£20.45 per hour
Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of the dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee discount for children of staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health Services
Free annual flu jabs
Favourable rates and terms with a local nursery
Complimentary staff ticket to selected school performances
Discount at a local coffee shop
Additional information
Uppingham School is a Disability Confident and Mindful employer.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding issues will be explored at interview.
The school may close this vacancy early once it has received enough applications, so early applications are encouraged
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