Casual Minibus Driver

Casual Minibus Driver

Apply now Send to a Friend Back to Vacancy List Vacancy Type Casual Location Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH School Senior School Application Deadline Friday, November 6, 2026 Job Summary

Bede's Trust is currently looking to appoint a reliable and punctual Casual Minibus Driver to join our Transport Team,

As a member of the Transport Department, you will be transporting pupils to and from school in accordance with the planned time table and agreed routes. Additionally, you will transport pupils to sporting fixtures, airports, activities and school trips. You will be responsible for the supervision, safety and behaviour of pupils whilst on or around vehicles, and you will need to drive and operate vehicles in accordance with current legislation and the schools policies and procedures at all times.

The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be a confident, polite, and organised individual, who provides the highest levels of driver behaviour and safety.

The applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence Category D1 and have a good knowledge of the local road network. You will also need to have a recent eye test result within the last 3 months. Work will be offered on an ad-hoc basis according to the school’s requirements either at our Senior School in Upper Dicker or Prep School in Eastbourne.

Offering an hourly rate of £12.71 plus holiday pay along with a range of staff benefits including:

• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free parking at the Senior School
• An idyllic working location by the sea in Eastbourne!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application. Application Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check Job Profile Job Profile document