Job title and organisation: Minibus Driver (Part Time) - Horsforth School
Salary: Actual Salary £4,706 per annum
Hours: 8.25 per week (Term Time Only*)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth School, Leeds
Closing Date: Monday 16 March 2026 at 8am
* (additional overtime opportunities during the week, weekends and school holidays)
Working Pattern: 8.25 hours per week, split into two daily shifts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (6.45am to 8.15am and 2.45pm to 4pm).
Start date: ASAP
Are you looking for a part‑time role? Perhaps you are retired and would like some additional income, or you need work that fits around your existing commitments. If so, Horsforth School and Sixth Form may have the ideal opportunity for you.
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Minibus Driver to provide safe transport for our sixth form students during the morning pick‑up and afternoon drop‑off.
We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, ‘can‑do’ approach. You will need to be confident using your own initiative while also working effectively as part of the site team. The role also offers opportunities for additional hours to cover staff absence, holidays, and weekend lettings.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely drive the school minibus for student transport and school activities.
- Carry out routine checks and ensure the vehicle is maintained to a high standard.
Skills & Experience Required
- Full, clean UK driving licence (D1 category essential, or willingness to undertake and pass a minibus driver qualification).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
We are also willing to accept applications from interested candidates who may only want to work mornings or afternoons – please state on the application form the hours you would like to be considered for.
Please note that holidays cannot be taken during term time for this role.
About Horsforth School
Horsforth School’s results speak for themselves - GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 the school had the best state school A Level results in the whole of Leeds.
In addition, Horsforth School was named the 4th best comprehensive school in the North in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
We are also delighted to be able to offer the following staff incentives and recognise the importance of activities outside of the classroom for staff wellbeing:
- Extracurricular activities
- Exciting trips and visits
- Free access to an onsite gym and opportunity to join the staff football team
- Bike to work scheme
- Regular staff voice
- Buzzing and lively staffroom/work hubs
- Amazing onsite catering with regular all staff breakfasts and seasonal events
- New Sixth Form building with onsite coffee shop ‘Common Grounds’
- Onsite car parking/excellent public transport links with local train station providing easy access from Leeds and Harrogate
- Dedicated investment in physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to Vivup – an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential employee support available everyday 24/7 for counselling and any concerns such as bereavement, mental health support, debt, legal issues.
- Recognise the importance of a good work/life balance
Located in North-West Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach.
If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org and click on the vacancies tab or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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