Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area.

 The Trust is seeking to recruit a Casual Trust Minibus Driver to drive school minibuses as required for school trips and activities for both primary and secondary school students. The post will primarily be based at Woodkirk Academy and will also serve our 4 local primary schools within the Trust.  

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a flexible individual who is a good communicator with excellent customer service skills with the ability to work with adults and students of all ages. It is essential you have a full, clean driving licence with entitlement to drive a minibus (D1 category on the driving licence) with experience of driving a minibus with a thorough understanding of road safety and traffic laws

Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. To do this, each Academy has its own ethos and identity, and has the freedom to develop individually as well as working collaboratively to secure high quality outcomes for all its young people. By providing an extensive curriculum, both within and beyond the classroom, we cater for the wide range of talent and ability that our students have to offer. We work tirelessly to improve the life chances of all our young people and support them to make a positive contribution to their community. 

Benefits include free parking, access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including the SAS Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to GP and Physiotherapy appointments, free flu jabs and a cycle to work scheme.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Traci Wright, Business Manager on 0113 8873556.

Application packs can be downloaded from the Leodis Academies Trust website www.leodis.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 16^th February 2026 @ 9am.  Interview date 19th February 2026. Applications will be assessed on receipt therefore the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is sought.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.