CASUAL MINIBUS DRIVER
Scale Pay Point 3 (Range 3-4) (£12.85-£13.05per hour)
Casual hours, Term Time Only
Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and adaptable Casual Minibus Driver to join our established associate staff team within a school judged by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas, a school where both student achievement and attitudes to learning are amongst the best in the region. We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic areas, whose facilities have been further enhanced by the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project.
If you have the ability to engage and enthuse students, ensuring they feel safe, supported and valued, coupled with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional member of our team, then we would like to hear from you.
Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:
“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”
We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices.
We are looking for:
- a reliable, flexible and professional individual with a full, clean driving licence
- someone who is confident driving a minibus or similar vehicle and transporting students safely and responsibly
- a calm and approachable person who can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
- someone with a strong awareness of safeguarding, health and safety, and the importance of student wellbeing
- a committed team player who is willing to work flexibly to support the wider life of the school
In return for your commitment we can offer:
- “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted)
- the opportunity to make a real difference
- students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other”
- personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth
- an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff
- a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
- a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care”
- a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North and North East in 2025.
- excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Closing date for applications: 12pm Monday 6th July 2026
Provisional interview date: Week commencing 6th July 2026
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.
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