Driver (attendance)

Kingdown School is looking to appoint a confident and reliable Driver to cover morning attendance car transport for its students, ensuring they get safely to school. This is a fantastic, part-time opportunity to join our dedicated team who is committed to helping all pupils believe, aspire and achieve. Working Hours: Part-time (10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, 38 weeks per year). Usual working hours will be 8am until 10am. Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2027). Required: ASAP. Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will have a full, clean driving license, be organised and consistent, and have a solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements. Previous experience in a similar driving role is desirable.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a full, clean driving licence;

Has strong interpersonal and communications skills and can liaise effectively with school staff and pupils;

Has a can-do attitude with excellent practical and organisational skills;

Can prioritise and schedule effectively and efficiently;

Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;

Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;

Is aware of health and safety requirements;

Has previous experience in a similar role / as a minibus driver (desirable).

We can offer the successful candidate:

An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;

A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;

Opportunities for training and progression;

The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;

A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role , including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack . If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01985-215551

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.