Salary: £20.45 per hour Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE Working pattern: Casual contract, part-time, term-time, with hours varying to suit school needs Closing date: 9:00am, Friday 30th October 2026 About the role Uppingham School is looking for a reliable, professional Minibus Driver to join our Transport team. You will provide safe, efficient transport for pupils and staff, and help keep the school’s day-to-day activities running smoothly. This is a good fit if you want flexible, term-time work. What you’ll be doing * Driving pupils to sports fixtures and co-curricular activities * Providing train station transfers * Supporting other transport requirements as they arise * Covering extra shifts at relatively short notice when needed Hours change with the school’s requirements, so flexibility and availability are important. What you’ll bring * A full, clean UK driving licence with category D entitlement * A safe and responsible approach to driving, with excellent road awareness * Good communication skills, with a professional manner towards pupils, colleagues and the wider school community * A reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work * The ability to manage pupil behaviour appropriately when required * A willingness to complete all necessary training Previous minibus driving experience or school experience is helpful but not essential, as full training is provided. What’s on offer * £20.45 per hour * Free Westfield Healthcare * Free membership of the dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) * Free staff lunches in term-time * School fee discount for children of staff (pro-rated for part-time staff) * Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Occupational Health Services * Free annual flu jabs * Favourable rates and terms with a local nursery * Complimentary staff ticket to selected school performances * Discount at a local coffee shop Additional information Uppingham School is a Disability Confident and Mindful employer. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Safeguarding issues will be explored at interview. The school may close this vacancy early once it has received enough applications, so early applications are encouraged