Join the Roedean Team
Minibus Driver
Girls First: Empowered, Encouraged, Engaged
FOUNDED
ON SITE
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FARM
4 OFFERS FOR
OXBRIDGE
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125
ACRES
50%
BOARDING
BEST EVER
GCSE &
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GRADES IN THE
LAST 2 YEARS
355
-SEAT
THEATRE
125
YEARS ON
CURRENT SITE
525
STUDENTS
ON ROLL
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
£11m
BOARDING
REFURBISHMENT
ON THE
CLIFFS
OVERLOOKING
THE ENGLISH
CHANNEL
ACADEMIC
MENTORING
PROJECTS
FLOOD-LIT
ALL-WEATHER
PITCH
ON SITE
OVER 35
ISI
COUNTRIES
(NOVEMBER 2021)
EXCELLENT
IN ALL AREAS
GIRLS
FROM
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WELCOME TO ROEDEAN
Welcome to Roedean
Roedean is an extraordinary school on an extraordinary
site – the girls play cricket and hockey with the sea’s
blue in front of them and the green of the South Downs
behind them, the Maths and Humanities classrooms have
perhaps the best views of any in the country, and which
other boarding houses have been likened to a boutique
hotel? But it is not just the location, but the strong
academic focus with a genuine belief in the importance of
creativity and an all-round education that makes Roedean
unique.
This is an exciting time for Roedean which is marking
the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the School,
although it moved to its current site in 1898. Ever
since its foundation, Roedean has been renowned for
providing girls with an exceptional holistic education,
and this certainly remains the case today: the girls excel
in many fields, achieving excellent academic results,
while also playing music beyond diploma level, debating
in the Oxford Union finals, playing Netball in Sri Lanka,
and throwing themselves into partnership work in the
community and beyond. Students achieve Advanced 1 in
Ballet, design and race their F24 electric car, exceptional
artists can finish A Level Art in a year and then complete
a certificated foundation year before applying for direct-
entry Art degrees, and a team of 6 students successfully
swam across the Channel to France in June 2022, after
which a student in Year 12 made the crossing solo in July
2025.
The School numbers around 525 students, and about half
of that number are day girls, joined by boarders from over
35 countries.
Roedean is clearly thriving and, in addition to the evident
success in the Arts and particularly STEM subjects, as well
as in many areas of school life beyond the curriculum, it is
wonderful that the findings of our last three ISI Inspection
reports in 2016, 2021, and 2025 all highlighted the
excellence in Roedean provision and outcomes for
students. Despite current pressures, it is clear that the
School is in fine fettle, and where it will be in the coming
years is an exciting prospect.
Roedean really is a great place to work – we hope that you
would like to join us.
Niamh Green
Head
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THE ROLE AND MAIN DUTIES
The Role
The role of the Minibus Driver will be to transport Roedean School pupils in a safe, proper and timely manner to and
from school ensuring their welfare is paramount at all times. Minibus Drivers report to the Transport Manager.
Main Duties
• Manage one of the School’s minibus routes provided for Day Pupils
• Ensure pupils adhere to all School regulations throughout the journey, including remaining seated and wearing
seatbelts
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and proactive maintenance of their allocated minibus
• Keep the vehicles clean internally and externally
• Ensure any defects or damage which may occur to the vehicles are reported to the Transport Manager
• Use the school transport system (Vectare) to keep up to date information on bookings for their route
• Adhere to all school policies including Health and Safety guidelines
• Fully comply with road traffic regulations and the Highway Code
• Be presentable and wear the uniform provided by the School
• Assist with other duties within the remit of the Transport department, including traffic management duties, car park
stewarding.
• Undertake driving duties for key events, specifically School Open Days and Speech Day
• There will be opportunities to take pupils to external sporting fixtures and educational events during the week and
weekend for which additional payment will be made
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Person Specification
PERSON SPECIFICATION AND THE PACKAGE
•
It is a requirement that all drivers successfully complete the East Sussex Minibus Theory and Practical Assessment
Programme, therefore all applicants must be over 25 years of age. (This is arranged and paid for by the School,
however, if staff leave within six months of employment, the cost of the Minibus Theory and Practical Assessment
Programme will be deducted from the final salary).
• A full driving licence with D1 classification is essential
• Hardworking, committed and interested in providing a quality service
• Excellent time keeping
• A pleasant, courteous manner and good communication skills
• Able to work with a wide range of people and to remain calm under pressure
• Able to plan and prioritise work in consultation with the Transport Manager
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours if required
The School does not have a licence to sponsor migrants under the worker or temporary worker routes. Individuals who wish to
work at the School will therefore need to hold or establish immigration status that allows them to work in the UK. The School is
legally required to check that all successful job applicants hold the right to work in the UK before work can commence.
The Package
Salary: Roedean NTS Point 14 (£13.54 per hour) to Point 19 (£14.88 per hour) based on skills and experience
Hours: 06:00 – 09:00 Monday to Friday and 16:40 – 19:40 - Monday to Thursday and 15:40 – 18:40 on Fridays.
Term time only
or
06:00 – 09:00 Monday to Friday, Term Time only
There will be a requirement to work on some key events in the School calendar such as INSET or
Speech days or events that may fall on a Saturday (such as Open Days).
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THE PACKAGE, SAFEGUARDING AND HOW TO APPLY
Other Benefits include:
• Pension – Contributory pension scheme
• Sports and Leisure – use of the swimming pool,
• Remission of fees for a daughter attending the
school, in line with the current policy of the School
Council, subject to the usual standards and procedures
for admission (currently 40% - pro rata for part time
staff)
fitness suite and tennis courts (subject to availability).
Weekly yoga classes are available after work
• Wellbeing – Staff have access to a confidential
advice and telephone support service. Regular staff
social events
• Death in service benefit
•
‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
• Dining and refreshment facilities throughout the
• Free parking on site
school day whilst on duty
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/
he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post
the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he
must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if he/she is the School’s DSL, to the Head
and relevant agencies.
Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Roedean is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to
Roedean in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin,
age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the application pack and return it to vacancies@roedean.co.uk or via post to Louisa Butler,
Recruitment Manager, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ.
If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@roedean.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am, 6 October 2025.
Due to the need to appoint quickly, we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of changing circumstances and if it is necessary to
amend/alter this, those concerned will be consulted.
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WHY WORK AT ROEDEAN?
Why Work at Roedean?
At Roedean, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic
members of staff, who are keen to prioritise the girls’
well-being and happiness at all times. We are looking
for those who enjoy working as part of a team, and
who appreciate the importance of the girls’ all-round
experience at school. We are hoping that the girls will
become life-long learners, always keen to undertake
new challenges and learn from their experiences, and
Roedean has the same wish for its staff; the school
is happy to proivde support and training to facilitate
the professional development if needed. All members
of staff at Roedean enjoy strong and meaningful
relationships with the girls, characterised by mutual
trust and respect, and this was highlighted in our
oustanding ISI Inspection report.
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WHY WORK AT ROEDEAN?
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
The School Today
Roedean numbers around 525 girls, bringing together
students from over thirty-five countries around the world
and those who live very locally; these different cultures
and experiences add a great deal to the girls’ experience,
particularly in our increasingly globalised society, and
ISI Inspectors remarked that ‘the cultural development
of pupils is excellent’, and commented on the ‘mutual
tolerance and respect’ which came from the integration
between pupils from different countries, and between the
day girls and those who board.
beyond Grade 8 level – all such activities have their own
intrinsic value, but they also have huge benefits for the
girls’ academic endeavours. Our ‘Wild Fridays’ programme
sees all of Year 7 and 8 spending every Friday afternoon
outside, learning bushcraft skills and orienteering, looking
after the animals on the Farm, and outdoor adventure
– and they love it! All girls in Years 9 and 10 undertake
Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, and some
also have the opportunity to join the CCF contingent at
Lancing College.
Founded in 1885 by three sisters to provide ‘a thorough,
physical, intellectual and moral’ education with ‘as much
liberty as is consistent with safety’, the School has always
broken the mould. Today, Roedean is determined to
empower the girls to challenge themselves to realise their
considerable potential; they are given the opportunity
to grow up at their own pace, not constrained by finite
expectations, and they have the freedom to develop their
talents and passions.
Roedean’s ethos is clearly focused on the remarkable
benefits of a holistic approach to education, in which
academic pursuits are complemented by a wide range of
co-curricular activities, and the founding Lawrence sisters
would be delighted with their legacy today. With over 125
activities on offer every week, the girls enjoy international
travel opportunities, a Farm on the school site, the annual
House Drama Festival, and our flood-lit all-weather pitch
at the heart of the School. Roedean girls excel in a range
of sports, and many musicians and dancers perform
Our partnership with St Mark’s Primary, in the Whitehawk
estate, is hugely rewarding for the pupils at both schools –
there are a range of joint weekly activities, we fund-raised
and built a Library on their site from scratch, and one
year-group comes to Roedean each week for a morning
of academic and sporting enrichment. Furthermore,
the Roedean Academy, a programme of academic
enrichment for Year 10 students, brings together
academically gifted and engaged students from six local
schools in the maintained sector with those at Roedean,
to challenge their academic expectations and broaden
their horizons.
Philanthropy is also central to what we do. 100 hot meals
are sent each week into the community to feed the
homeless in Brighton, 12 girls travel to Moldova each year
to teach English to Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan
orphans, and the community raised over £48,000 for a
range of charities last year.
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
ROEDEAN’S ETHOS
At Roedean, there can be no doubt that the girls’ rounded
education ‘makes a considerable contribution to their
personal development’ (ISI Inspection), and it is precisely
this which produces independent and creative young
women who will make their mark in the world. In the
same way that Roedean encourages the girls to pursue a
variety of interests, we expect the staff to be committed
to the busy life of this boarding school; it is wonderful
when staff join the orchestra or play in the staff-student
sports fixtures, and the girls love it when members of staff
congratulate them on their role in the previous night’s
play or the goal they scored in the fixture at the weekend.
ROEDEAN’S CAMPUS AND FACILITIES
Roedean is located on a beautiful 45-acre campus, and
owns a further 75 acres of land adjacent to the site. It is
the only school in the UK to be set within a National Park
and on a coastline, as well as being in the boundaries of a
vibrant city. The Grade II listed main building and Keswick
House were designed by the leading Victorian architect
and Roedean parent, Sir John Simpson, who also designed
the original Wembley stadium. The main building
incorporates the four main boarding houses, the dining
rooms, the Library, and the teaching and administration
spaces. Later additions include the Chapel, Science
Laboratories, the Theatre and dance studios, the Music
wing, Keswick House, and Lawrence House. We also have
an indoor swimming pool, a Sports Hall, which includes a
multi-gym, and numerous playing fields to the front and
side of the school. With a £1½ million refurbishment of
the Sixth Form facilities in 2019, a small Farm on site with
sheep and pygmy goats, a refurbishment of our 355-seat
Theatre in 2021, and an all-weather flood-lit pitch at the
heart of the School, Roedean certainly has wonderful
facilities and buildings. A transformation of the Library
was completed in April 2024 and delivers an outstanding
study, research, and exhibition space within the School’s
original school hall, further enhancing Roedean’s
academic provision.
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THE SCHOOL TODAY
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