Bus Driver/Caretaker - Chester

apartmentEaton Bank Academy placeChester calendar_month 

The Role

We have a vacancy for a Bus Driver/Caretaker. The job holder will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school in the school minibus. They must ensure the bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct.

Additional hours may be required for school trips during the day or evening.

They will also be responsible for 3G pitch brushing (using a grounds maintenance vehicle), light caretaking duties such as putting out chairs and tables, litter picking and portering.
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Job Type: Part Time 25.00 hours per week
  • Weeks per Year: 38.00 (Term time only)
  • Other benefits: Company Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health & Wellbeing Programme, On-site Parking.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

The people you work with will support and motivate you in achieving your ambitions. Our exceptional teachers, support staff and leaders come from a wide range of backgrounds, but they all share a deeply held commitment to give our students an outstanding education in a safe, inspiring and happy school environment.

We welcome applications from those interested in job share, full time or part time hours.

Our School Values

Respect, Kindness, Ambition, Optimism and Honesty.

About Eaton Bank Academy

Eaton Bank Academy is a successful and growing secondary Academy, serving the community of Congleton and surrounding areas. Our GCSE results show that we are one of the leading schools in Cheshire East, with our students achieving well above national averages, something which we are rightfully proud of.

Eaton Bank Academy is a member of the Halliard Trust (formerly The Fallibroome Trust), an eleven school multi-academy trust based in Cheshire. The Trust offers opportunities for peer support and professional development.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for all posts will be subject to vetting checks. The successful candidate will be subject to stringent checks and induction processes including an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS) and online searches.

To review Eaton Bank Academy's Ofsted inspection report following the school inspection on 25 February 2025 - click here

How to Apply

To submit an application, please follow the link and select 'Apply Now': Vacancy Detail -SCH-TFT-0428 - SAMpeople Recruit

We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies at any time and without notice.

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