Minibus Driver

Salary: Grade D, points 4 – 6 - £12.65 - £13.05 per hour (pending pay review)

Hours of work: Up to 30 hours a week, open to job share

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.

Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. As of 1^st July 2025, we will become an Academy, as part of the Athelstan Trust.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointments of enthusiastic Minibus Drivers. The successful applicants will have the exciting opportunity to work within a highly motivated team, a category D1 licence with no restrictions is essential, a willingness to undertake a first aid training course and attention to detail to ensure that all passengers travel safely in the vehicle.

Typical hours are 07:00 – 08:30 and 15:00 – 16:30 with additional hours throughout the day. Flexibility with respect to hours is essential.

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following: 

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards 
• A high-performing and growing school 
• Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership 
• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress 
• Outstanding behaviour 
• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding 

Find out more and apply:

For a full information pack, please see our website https://abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk under ‘joining us’ or contact reception on 01249 464500

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk 

Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed application forms.

Start date: 1^st September 2025 

Close date: Monday 2^nd June 2025

Interview date:  TBC

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed

Application Form

Recruitment Pack
 

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