School Transport Driver
Located in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. We offer a holistic education and nurture each student’s unique talents.
A proactive and motivated on-call driver is needed by the Transport, Logistics and Security Department to collect and deliver students as and when necessary, as well as provide support with the delivery of goods and the cleaning of vehicles on a daily basis.
Whenever Trust vehicles are used, drivers are required to conduct safety and maintenance checks, report any maintenance or repair requirements to the Transport, Logistics and Security Manager, clean the minibus as needed, and ensure the vehicle is parked and stored securely.
Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to work constructively as part of a team, be able to relate well to both children and adults, and have previous minibus driving experience.
It is essential that you possess a valid, clean driving licence with no more than three endorsement points. It must have been held for at least three years, be licenced for a minibus and have D1 entitlement. A MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) qualification is desirable.
The hours required for this role are from 22 to 30 per week, comprising the following shifts: 6:30am to 8:30am and 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Further opportunities within the department may be available if you have a SIA qualification or are prepared to undertake the relevant training.
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Meals with a variety of hot and cold options during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Staff Lodging (where available)
- Discounted on-site Gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Death in Service Gratuity
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete an application form, which is attached to the role on our website and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact the Transport, Logistics and Security Manager, Barrie Wilson on bw@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 28th November
Interviews: week commencing 8th December 2025
Interviews may take place during this period.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
