St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Loftus
Mini Bus Driver
We welcome applications from candidates who can either work every morning, every afternoon or both.
We are seeking a reliable, responsible, and child-friendly Mini Bus 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. The hours of work each week are
13.25 hours. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7.30-8.45am & 3.00pm -4.15pm,
Wednesday 7.30-8.45am and 2.15pm – 4.15pm.
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
● Safely transport pupils to and from school, trips, and extracurricular activities
● Carry out daily vehicle safety checks
● Ensure pupils are seated and wearing seatbelts at all times
● Maintain a calm, positive, and supportive environment on the bus
● Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
● Keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy
The Ideal Candidate Will
● Hold a current, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement
● Enjoy working with children and understand their needs
● Be punctual, dependable, and safety-conscious
We Offer
● A welcoming and supportive school community
● Children who respect, care and value one another.
● Term-time working (ideal for work–life balance)
● A unique and beautiful school environment
● Training and guidance on safeguarding and school procedures
● 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 [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026, 9am
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Minibus Driver – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Loftus – Closing 24.04.2026
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