Minibus Driver - 2 posts

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust Salary – Scale Point 5-6, £8,691- £8,987 actual pa (£25,583–£25,989 FTE) inc holiday pay allowance Fixed term contract for 1 year Part Time 15 hours per week Term Time only Required for September 2026 Old Buckenham High School is a small yet vibrant school situated in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. With an idyllic rural location, we are less than 30 minutes’ drive from Norwich, offering the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and easy access to the city. Currently, we have around 500 students aged between 11 and 16 years. Our vision is to provide an inspiring, challenging, and inclusive learning environment, driven by high-quality, evidence-based teaching. We hold traditional values and are incredibly proud of our excellent pastoral care, guidance, and support, ensuring all students feel valued and nurtured. At Old Buckenham High School, we are passionate about creating a strong, positive community ethos, where mutual respect and high standards are at the core of everything we do. We aim to develop brilliant young people who are hardworking, respectful, and committed to contributing to the community around them. As a school on an exciting journey of improvement, we are building on our previous successes. Our most recent inspection praised us with a ‘Good’ rating across all aspects, and we are determined to continue building on this strong foundation. THE ROLE At Old Buckenham High School, we believe that every journey matters. We are looking for a responsible and caring Minibus Driver to be a vital part of our school community, ensuring students travel safely to and from school each day. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in reliability, enjoys working with children, and wants to contribute to a positive, supportive environment. As a key member of our team, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming start and end to each student’s day, making a real difference in their school experience. How to apply A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form. Closing date: 8 May 2026 Interview date:  w/c 18 May 2026 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 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 prote