Minibus Driver

Salary: £20.45 per hour

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE

Working pattern: Casual contract, part-time, term-time, with hours varying to suit school needs

Closing date: 9:00am, Friday 30th October 2026

About The Role Uppingham School is looking for a reliable, professional Minibus Driver to join our Transport team. You will provide safe, efficient transport for pupils and staff, and help keep the school’s day-to-day activities running smoothly. This is a good fit if you want flexible, term-time work.

What you’ll be doing

Driving pupils to sports fixtures and co-curricular activities

Providing train station transfers

Supporting Other Transport Requirements As They Arise Covering extra shifts at relatively short notice when needed

Hours change with the school’s requirements, so flexibility and availability are important.

What you’ll bring

A full, clean UK driving licence with category D entitlement

A safe and responsible approach to driving, with excellent road awareness

Good communication skills, with a professional manner towards pupils, colleagues and the wider school community

A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work

The ability to manage pupil behaviour appropriately when required

A willingness to complete all necessary training

Previous minibus driving experience or school experience is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided.

What’s on offer

£20.45 per hour

Free Westfield Healthcare

Free membership of the dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)

Free staff lunches in term-time

School fee discount for children of staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Free annual flu jabs

Favourable rates and terms with a local nursery

Complimentary staff ticket to selected school performances

Discount at a local coffee shop

Additional information

Uppingham School is a Disability Confident and Mindful employer.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding issues will be explored at interview.

The school may close this vacancy early once it has received enough applications, so early applications are encouraged