Bus Driver

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced driver to join our small team of minibus drivers who help to transport our pupils to and from school each weekday during term time. You may also be asked to help with transport for school trips/events etc. or to help us during the School’s holiday periods with airport pick-ups for our boarding students arriving from overseas.  This is therefore predominantly a term time only post, and you will also work on all staff INSET days to complete staff training and development activities relevant to the post. We currently have three INSET days, one in February, and two immediately prior to the start of the Michaelmas (Autumn term) each year. 

The principal requirements of the job are to:

• -Transport Senior and Prep School pupils on one of the school bus routes to and from Ipswich School in the morning and evening of each weekday when Ipswich School is in session, following a designated route.

• -To follow all rules and regulations relating to daily driving limits.

• -Supervise pupils using the bus and report any issues to the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral).

• -Ensure the vehicle is used only by those authorised to use it.

• -Ensure the vehicle is properly maintained and cleaned.

• -Conduct a walkaround check on the vehicle at the start of each duty.

• -Clean and fuel minibus fleet on a day by day basis and conduct minor maintenance functions including refuelling, ad-blue levels, general vehicle checks and bulb replacements. Take and collect vehicles from the maintenance provider as required.

• -Adhere to the Ipswich School Transport Policy.

• -Maintain regular contact with the Transport Manager.

• -Undertake periodic training as required.

Please note a current full driving licence with D1 category is essential for this role

HOURS OF WORK, SALARY AND BENEFITS

-This is a predominantly a term-time only post, working for 25 hours per week (15 hours on route and 10 hours additional work)

• I-t is likely that you will be assigned to the Ipswich Railway Station – Ipswich School bus run to and from Ipswich School each weekday (but you could, in the future, be assigned to an alternative route as required).

• -Your normal working hours are 5 hours per day (25 hours per week), normally split into 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon within the following periods

Mondays - Fridays 06.30 – 10:30 (2.5 hours per day, 12.5 hours per week)
Mondays - Fridays 15:30 – 18:30 (2.5 hours per day, 12.5 hours per week)

• -The starting pay for this post will be £13552 per annum, based on the contracted hours above (25 hours per week during term time), which includes holiday pay as required by the Working Time Regulations.  

• -Free lunch is provided during term time in the School Dining Hall when the kitchen is in operation and when your working hours are close to the lunch time period.

• -Staff are able to use the School swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS

For a full job description and application form we would encourage you to visit our website https://www.ipswich.school/vacancies. Completed application forms should be returned by noon on Friday 24 July 2026.  Please mark the envelope Private and Confidential and send to: Director of Human Resources, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email hr@ipswich.school. As this position involves working in an environment with children and young people we cannot accept a CV in place of a completed application form.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to be held on 29 July 2026.

PLEASE NOTE

• Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.  The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.