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Minibus Driver – Alternative Education Provision
Location: Durham
Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
We are supporting an independent alternative education provision supporting secondary-aged students who thrive outside of mainstream education – and we’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and down-to-earth Minibus Driver to join our team.
This role isn’t just about driving – it’s about building rapport, setting the tone for the day, and being a positive influence for young people who may have become disengaged with education.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Driving a 15-seater manual minibus to transport students to and from the provision and off-site activities
Supporting students during trips, activities, and on occasion, within the classroom environment
Building positive relationships and providing a consistent, calm presenceWhat We’re Looking For:
A full, clean UK driving licence with experience driving manual vehicles
Confidence driving a larger vehicle (15-seater minibus)
A great sense of humour and the ability to chat with young people in a relaxed, appropriate way
Patience, flexibility, and a genuine interest in working with students who need a different kind of support
A current DBS or willingness to apply for a DBSExperience working with young people is a bonus – but more important is your attitude, approach, and willingness to get stuck in.
If you’re dependable, down-to-earth, and enjoy being part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Genna. (url removed) for more details or (phone number removed)
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.
Data Privacy and Processing
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days
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