Minibus Driver/Premises Support Officer

Required: As soon as possible                     

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £12,368)  

Hours: 21.25 per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Shift Pattern: Split shift - see below  

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Rosecroft Lane, Loftus, TS13 4PZ

This is a dual role which combines professional driving of the school minibus with practical premises support. 

We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and child-friendly Minibus Driver to join our primary school team. This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils travel safely and comfortably to and from school activities. Alongside this role you will also undertake some premises responsibilities including key holding and site security.

The hours of work each week are 21.25 hours, Monday - Friday on a term time only basis. The shift pattern is as follows:

Minibus Driver: 13.75 hours per week - 7.15am - 8.30am, 3.00pm - 4.30pm

Premises Support: 7.5 hours per week - 1.5 hours per day, 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic faith.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small primary school within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. Our mission; ‘Christ be our light, in life, love and learning’ is central to all we do and our high expectations, relationships, good standards and practices are rooted in this mission. In our recent school inspection we were described as a small school with a big heart November 2024.

Key Responsibilities - Minibus Driver 

1. Safely transport pupils to and from school, trips, and extracurricular activities
2. Carry out daily vehicle safety checks
3. Ensure pupils are seated and wearing seatbelts at all times
4. Maintain a calm, positive, and supportive environment on the bus
5. Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
6. Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy

Key Responsibilities - Premises Support

1. Ensure security of the site, including the operating of alarm systems, key holding, and closing of site in accordance with school arrangements.
2. Emptying of bins
3. General tidying of site such as litter picking and incidental cleaning 

The Ideal Candidate Will

1. Hold a current, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
2. Enjoy working with children and understand their needs
3. Be punctual, dependable, and safety-conscious
4. Be willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post 
5. Complete tasks and work using their own initiative.

We Offer

1. A welcoming and supportive school community
2. Children who respect, care and value one another.
3. Term-time working (ideal for work–life balance)
4. A unique and beautiful school environment
5. Training and guidance on safeguarding and school procedures
6. An experienced and committed staff with a supportive Governing Body.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Kelly Matchett, Business Support Officer at enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk  

  Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 by 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 16th September 2026