JOB DESCRIPTION

MINIBUS DRIVER

WELCOME

Thank you for the interest you have shown
in joining Luckley House School as a Minibus
Driver.

team of drivers providing a safe and efficient
transport service for our pupils on one of the
School’s designated bus routes.

Luckley House is a warm and welcoming
boarding and day school. We are a
community, small enough at 380 pupils for
everyone to be seen, valued and counted but
large enough to provide a wide variety of
academic, sport and creative opportunities.

Our uniqueness lies in the combination
of our size, Christian ethos and flexibility
to meet the needs of individual pupils
and their families. We provide a distinctly
academic education that is tailored to the
individual needs of each pupil. This is offered
in the context of a broad curriculum which
celebrates the arts and sports as much as
academic achievement.

We are looking to recruit a friendly and
enthusiastic Minibus Driver to join our

Drivers are also expected to assist in looking
after the school minibuses, ensuring they are
safe, clean and tidy at all times.

This is a key role as a representative and
ambassador for the school. A full clean driving
licence is essential with category D1 and
previous experience of driving a large vehicle.

I am delighted that you are considering applying
for this role and hope that you feel inspired to
submit an application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mrs Claire Gilding-Brant
Headmistress (Interim)

ABOUT LUCKLEY
HOUSE

Luckley House is a co-educational,
independent day and boarding school for
pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Situated
on the southern outskirts of Wokingham,
Berkshire, Luckley House is set in 20 acres
of landscaped lawns and majestic woodland.
The School has a Christian ethos with a
mission and values which flow from this.

Luckley House offers a highly personalized
academic experience, tailoring its education
to the individual needs of each pupil.

The academic results at both GCSE and A
Level consistently exceed national averages,
and the majority of students secure places at
their first-choice universities.

The mission of the School is to provide an
outstanding education for boys and girls
characterised by academic excellence, a rich and
diverse range of opportunities, aspiration and
enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit. The
School has strong traditions in music, drama,
art, debating, community outreach and sport,
and there are many cocurricular activities open
to pupils to help them develop their talents to
reach the highest possible standards.

Luckley House was formed in 1959 through
the merger of two girls’ schools: Luckley
School, founded in 1918 on the current site,
and Oakfield House, established in the Lake
District in 1895.  The School adopted the name
Luckley House School in 2013, and in 2015
began admitting boys for the first time. Over
the past decade, student numbers have grown
by over 75%, with boys now comprising half of
the student body. Currently, the School is at its
full capacity of 380 students and has been given
for approval to expand to 420.

The School is committed to inclusivity,
welcoming pupils from all faiths and
backgrounds, which enriches the community
and prepares students for the diversity of the
modern world. Most students live within a
15-mile radius of the School, with many joining
in Years 7, 9, and the Sixth Form from both
independent and maintained schools. There
are 40 boarding places available, with between
35 and 40 students boarding on weeknights,
approximately half of whom are from abroad or
are weekly boarders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.  Operating a school minibus on one

of the school’s designated bus routes,
collecting pupils from given pick-up
points along the route and delivering
them safely to school each school day
morning and returning them safely in the
evening.

2.  Ensuring the minibus is kept clean and
in good condition, including, but not
restricted to weekly cleaning of the bus,
both inside and out, refueling vehicle
as required, ensuring signs inside the
bus are properly attached and in good
condition, regular visual inspection/
checking of tyres, lights, oil, water, flue,
etc. and ensure additional work required
is communicated immediately to the
General Services Manager.

3.  Adhering to all school policies including
    Health and Safety guidelines for minibus
    drivers.

4.  Liaising directly with parents when necessary.

5.  Covering other minibus drivers as required.

6.  Undertaking any associated duties as
required by the General Services Manager.

Essential requirements:

•  Hold a current, clean and valid driving

licence D1 unrestricted or a PCV licence or
D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to
01.01.1997).

•  Competent to undertake daily and

weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic
maintenance on the vehicle.

Experience, skills and knowledge:

•  Experience of driving a large vehicle

•  Pleasant, patient and helpful personality.

•  Effective communicator.

THE ROLE

JOB TITLE:  Minibus Driver

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide a safe transport service for the school.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

 To the General Services Manager

TO START:  October 2025

TERMS:

Part time, permanent

HOURS:

13.5 hours per week
Term time only plus INSET days

Monday to Thursday     Afternoon shift: 16:00 – 19:00
Friday                          Afternoon shift: 16:00 – 17:30

SALARY: £12.73 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Friday 26 September 2025 (noon)

(Early applications are advised as we reserve the right
to interview and appoint before the closing date.)

HOW TO APPLY

For further details please contact please contact HR on
0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email
Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

An application form is available on the School’s website
(www.luckleyhouseschool.org)

Closing date:  Monday 22 September 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before
the closing date.