Minibus Driver - Part-time

Priory Fields School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2309-199S
• Posted:17/09/2025
• Pay:KSA - Full Time equivalent £24,513
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:03/10/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:9th October 2025

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Hours: 2.5 hours per week (with potential for additional hours/overtime)
Contract: Part-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: KSA - Full time equivalent of £24,513 paid pro-rata

We’re Hiring a Minibus Driver!

Priory Fields School is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Minibus Driver to join our friendly school team. This role involves transporting pupils to and from school or on local trips, ensuring a safe and supportive journey at all times.

This is an ideal position for someone looking for a small, regular commitment each week during term time – with opportunities for additional hours depending on school needs.

Key Requirements:

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement

• Experience driving a minibus or similar vehicle is preferred

• A commitment to pupil safety and well-being

• Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment

• Regular working hours during term time

• Opportunities for additional hours (e.g., school trips, cover)

Information about the school

Priory Fields School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust; a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our two Trust schools, St Martin's and Vale View to give children the very best learning experience. Our Trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Priory Fields is a two form entry school, housed in a new school building set in extensive grounds in the heart of Dover. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles.

Priory Fields School benefits from the skills of a range of support staff including a FLO, a Parent Support Advisor, a pastoral support team, sports coaches and a specialist music teacher.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Katie Banes, School Business Manager
• Address:Priory Fields School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS
• Telephone: 01304 211543
• Email: headteacher@prioryfields.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 211545

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Ex Offenders Policy
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy