Minibus Driver/Caretaker
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK14 7AR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a reliable, flexible, and friendly individual who enjoys working in a school environment?
The Boulevard Primary Partnership is a federation of three schools located in Downs Barn and Conniburrow, Milton Keynes – Southwood School, Downs Barn School and Germander Park School. The three schools share one governing board and one Executive Head. The schools include 2 nurseries and 2 Specialist Bases for children with Autism. We’re looking for a Minibus Driver/Caretaker to join our supportive team.
In this varied role, you’ll be responsible for safely transporting pupils between our three federation schools (for breakfast club, after school clubs and occasional ad-hoc journeys), as well as undertaking caretaking duties across the federation. The role also involves the delivery of school meals at lunchtime. The caretaking element of this role includes basic site maintenance, ensuring site security and cleanliness.
What we’re looking for:
• A valid D1 (or equivalent) driving licence (essential)
• Experience of driving a minibus (preferably with children/young people)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• Basic DIY/maintenance skills
• Flexibility for occasional extra hours or emergency cover
• Opportunity for additional hours on a regular basis for after school fixtures or day time school trips
The role is for 33.75 hours per week, 8.15 to 4pm Monday to Friday, term time only. The right candidate should be be reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to use their initiative when working alone but also to be happy working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you good schools in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit any of the schools prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around. For further information contact Melanie Hornshaw on 01908 678366 or email office@southwoodschool.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 13th November 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.