Minibus Driver
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Part Time
3 days ago
$36,000 GBP
About this role
- Royal Hospital School
- Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
- Salary: £18 per hour, Professional Qualified Minibus Driver with CPC (no 101 Restrictions)
- Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6 – 8.30am and 5.30 – 8pm (with weekends and overtime available) *
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 8571
Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.
In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.
We are currently recruiting for a minibus driver (16-passengers’ seats) for mornings and afternoons for a Home to school route. *The start and finish times depend on the number of passengers and route.
About the role
As a Minibus Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring pupils arrive at school and return home safely and on time. You will be responsible for maintaining a calm, safe, and professional environment while transporting children.
Your responsibilities will be:
- driving pupils to school in the morning and home in the afternoon
- ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all passengers
- carrying out basic vehicle safety checks
- following designated routes and schedules
- communicating professionally with school staff and parents when required.
For more information
If you have any queries about this role, please contact the HR Department by either calling 01473 326200 or by emailing recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org.
For driving licence queries, please contact Norman Smith by emailing normanjsmith2@outlook.com.
How to apply
Please complete your application by visiting our website and send a covering letter by email to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org.
Closing date: 9am, 20 March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 23 March 2026
The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service is required for this role
Shared working and part-time will be considered.
Professionally qualified or local drivers will have an advantage at interview.