Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity here at Langley School. We are seeking a reliable 0hrs Minibus Driver to join our Transport Department.

We are proud to have a vibrant educational community that is nestled in the picturesque Norfolk countryside. Our school is placed where tradition meets digital innovation and where every pupil is valued and encouraged to thrive. From our youngest learners just beginning their journey in Nursery, to the ambitious young adults joining our Sixth Form, Langley School offers a nurturing environment that fosters growth, learning, and discovery.

Our expansive campuses provide the perfect backdrop for this adventure, offering over 100 acres of green space at each site for our pupils to explore and enjoy. At Langley, we believe in the power of opportunity and the pursuit of excellence. Our core values - kindness, confidence, curiosity, and integrity - are the pillars that support every aspect of school life. We are dedicated to equipping our pupils with the skills they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world, such as creativity, resilience, and adaptability.

 If you feel that you have the professional skills to join our dynamic team, then we look forward to receiving your application.

03 The Role

Site:                                      Langley School, Loddon, NR14 6BJ

Reporting to:                  Transport Manager

Hours:                                Zero Hours during school term time (35 weeks per year)

Salary:                               SS3 £12.71 per hour plus 14.54% rolled up holiday pay £14.56 p/h

The role of Minibus Driver primarily involves transporting students between suitable pick-up points and the school site at the beginning and end of each school day.

Langley School is seeking to appoint a reliable and flexible Minibus Driver to join our team on a zero‑hours basis. The successful candidate will provide relief cover across our extensive fleet of vehicles, as needed, with typical working patterns averaging at around 25 hours per week.

We are especially interested in applicants based near Halesworth, Bungay, Beccles, or the surrounding Suffolk/Norfolk border areas.

Role Details

• First pickup: 07:00am
• Arrival at Langley School, Loddon: 08:30am
• Return journey departs: 5:00pm

This position is ideal for someone who values flexibility, enjoys working with young people and takes pride in delivering a safe and reliable transport service. There would be the potential for the successful candidate to progress into a permanent role should a vacancy arise.

Langley is a fantastic place to work, with wonderful staff, a supportive parent body, and interesting and interested young people all around us. There is a real sense of family and community warmth to Langley, and its’s an environment that is both stimulating and rewarding.

04 Job Description                

This Job Description covers the principal tasks required of the role and is not necessarily a complete list of everything required for the full professional discharge of duties. Key responsibilities include:

• To ensure the safety of students and pupils using our transport services by completing daily mandatory vehicle checks and making sure that in-transit safety measures (such as wearing seatbelts) are observed by all persons in the vehicle

• To complete both a morning and afternoon shift in accordance with the School’s bus routes, to ensure that pupils arrive at the School by 08:30am and depart at 17:00pm – or as defined by the Transport Manager from time to time

• To hold a current, clean and valid driving licence, with D1 category, at all times during employment

• To deliver an efficient and welcoming service that is consistently punctual

• To perform any other activities which are reasonably requested by the Line Manager

• To show clear commitment to safeguarding children

Take responsibility for vehicle maintenance and appearance, including (but not limited to):

• Weekly cleaning of the bus, both inside and out

• Ensuring signs inside the bus are properly attached and in good condition.

• Regular visual inspection/checking of tyres, lights, oil, water and fuel

• Ensuring that any additional maintenance work required is communicated immediately to the Transport Manager

• Adhering to all school policies including Health & Safety guidelines for minibus drivers

• Liaising directly with parents when necessary, using the devices provided by the school – which includes a dedicated mobile phone and email address

• Covering other minibus drivers or routes from time to time as required

• Undertaking any associated duties as required by the Transport Manager

 Health & Safety

• The Minibus Driver must comply with all health and safety procedures as required by the School and relevant to the role

• A minimum level of safeguarding children training must be completed to a satisfactory level prior to appointment, to include Safeguarding Children (Level 2) and Prevent Duty Training

• Confirmation of a clean driving history will be verified prior to appointment and checked annually during employment

05 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a full, clean D1 driving licence (or equivalent)

• Have good local knowledge of the area for driving purposes

• Ability to be flexible in your availability

• A reliable, punctual and professional manner

06 Candidate Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:

·         Regular relief hours with potential progression to permanent employment

·         A supportive working environment

           Beautiful school grounds and a committed, talented staff body

Applications received no later than – 14th May 2026 (EXTENDED DEADLINE)

Shortlisted interviews – ASAP