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Minibus Driver - Part-time

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-3918-150S
  • Posted:30/04/2026
  • Pay:CAT Grade 3 £12.85ph
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/05/2026 at 14:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious School Minibus Driver to join our busy school to provide safe and secure transportation for a small number of our pupils to school. 

The main responsibilities of this role will be to pick up each morning designated pupils from our local community and bring them to school. The role is for an hour each day, term time only.  There may also be ad hoc driving requests at other times throughout the school year to sporting events and similar, which will be paid on an as and when basis.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of educational settings and hold a current, clean and valid D1 licence or have undertaken a Passenger Carrying Vehicle Assessment.

The role will also include daily checks of the bus before and after use, topping up with fuel, and liaising with the Site Manager with regards to any defaults or issues.

In return we can offer:

  • a friendly working environment
  • a positive school ethos
  • being part of the wider academy trust
  • professional development opportunities

Information about the school

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery is a large primary school which is situated on the outskirts of Ramsgate. In July 2024, Newington joined the Coastal Academies Trust, working alongside other schools to benefit all of our children across Thanet.

We have committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to achieve their potential. Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Have a look at our Facebook page for a real flavour of what is happening in our school.

At Newington Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and visitors to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Newington Community Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sarah Baker, HR Manager
  • Address:Newington Community Primary School, Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
  • Telephone: (01843) 593412
  • Email: hr@newington-ramsgate.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.