minibus driver

About Our School

Marlborough House Vinehall offers an exceptional child-centred, individualised approach to education from ages 2 to 13. The School provides a vibrant educational environment for both day and boarding pupils, with a curriculum designed to balance academic rigour with artistic, sporting and personal development. Staff and pupils benefit from collaboration with the wider Repton Family of Schools, gaining access to expert teaching, innovative resources, and new opportunities for professional growth. 

Support staff, across their diverse roles, are selected for the quality of the skills they can bring to improving the service the school provides.  This combination of teaching excellence and a happy and supportive learning environment gives each child at MHV confidence, determination and a genuine will to succeed.  

We value our staff very highly and believe it is critical to invest in them.  We nurture a culture of personal and professional development and offer our staff both in-house and external opportunities for training and progression

All staff at Marlborough House Vinehall are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact and are expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding policy at all times.  If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.  

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic minibus drivers to support our growing pupil transport network. In the mornings the drivers will collect pupils from specified pick-up points and deliver them to school, then deliver them to specified drop off points at the end of the school day, before returning the buses to school. 

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence with at least three years of driving experience. D1 entitlement is preferred, but not essential. Our team of minibus drivers perform an essential function in the school’s operation and high standards of safety, reliability and punctuality are key.

Please refer to the full job description and person specification below. 

Pre-employment checks: Marlborough House Vinehall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Outline Terms and Conditions

Period of employment: Part-time, term-time only permanent contract.

Working hours: 18 hours+ per week, Monday to Friday.  

Salary: Dependent on hours. The School will comply with its legal obligations in relation to the provision of access to a pension scheme. 

How to apply 

Please complete the required application form which can be downloaded below to hr@mhvschool.co.uk or by post to the school in an envelope marked RECRUITMENT.   

Please note that only applications which are on a school application form can be accepted.

Required Start Date: Late November/early December 2025