Minibus Driver and Maintenance Assistant

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils, whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

We currently have a vacancy for a Minibus Driver and Maintenance Assistant. This is a fixed-term contract to 9th July 2025, with a possible extension to a permanent contract. You will work term time only, Monday to Friday, 6.45am – 12.45pm.

Duties will include:

• Collecting students from set points on a given route and dropping them at school
• Being responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of all minibuses
• Supporting the maintenance team with various tasks around the school and grounds

The successful candidate will:

• Have held a full, clean driving licence for more than 3 years
• Have the ability to work with others as part of a team and to respond to emergencies

Both residential and non-residential applications will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary plus an extensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, death in service, use of the extensive grounds out of working hours, free meals during term time, uniform, free staff parking and an employee assistance programme.

Click here for further details and an application form.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 28th February 2025.

Applicants will be considered as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the update service.

Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.