Reference Number: MLE/SD/SEPT26
School Driver
1 Year Fixed Term
Grade 1 - £24,796 (pro-rata)
7.5 hours per week 7.15am – 8.45am Monday to Friday
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy School Driver to join our dedicated and supportive team.
As an experienced driver, you will play an important role in supporting the outstanding teaching and learning that takes place across our thriving and successful school. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is committed to helping ensure their safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people, including those with additional needs.
The Role
You will be responsible for driving school vehicles safely and responsibly, ensuring the comfort, welfare and security of pupils and staff at all times. Journeys may include:
- Transporting pupils between home and school at the beginning and end of the school day.
- Supporting educational visits and activities within the local area.
- Assisting pupils when embarking and disembarking vehicles safely.
- Ensuring the correct use of seatbelts, child seats and other safety equipment.
- Completing vehicle safety checks and maintaining accurate records.
- Upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, professionalism and care.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Be an experienced and responsible driver with a strong safety record.
- Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness and excellent timekeeping.
- Have a positive and caring approach when working with children and young people.
- Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and follow procedures carefully.
- Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
If you are looking for a fulfilling role within a welcoming school community and would like to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.
"We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required."
Salary: Grade 1 - £24,796 pro-rata
Closing Date: 14 August 2026, 9.00am
Other Information
TO APPLY:
Please complete the attached Application Form and return to Tina Flanagan, Personnel Manager via email: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW THE SCHOOLS PRIVACY NOTICE.