Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE
A career at Gateways School
About Gateways School
Gateways is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Situated on a 16 acre site in the rural village of
Harewood, Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.
Gateways is a small school, which allows staff to know their pupils, recognise their strengths and weaknesses and
therefore provide a personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.
Aims and Ethos
Gateways is a forward-thinking school built on traditional values.
Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.
At Gateways we:
o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting others to do the same;
o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and inclusive environment;
o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next challenge.
Bank Minibus Driver
We are looking to recruit a reliable, friendly and professional Bank Minibus
Driver to join our Operations Department as soon as possible.
We offer a ‘door to door’ service for our pupils (where possible), ensuring a
simple and safe journey to and from school.
The Minibus Driver will drive a branded Gateways School minibus in a
responsible and competent manner and supervise pupils on their journeys to
and from School.
They will also have responsibility for maintaining the minibus and will assist with
fixtures and trips.
Key conditions
❖ Morning bus journeys (typically between the hours of 6am - 8.45am),
afternoon journey cover, trips, fixtures and maintenance until July 2026.
Minimum 10 hours a week during term time. Attendance at all staff
training and development days is mandatory.
Due to popular demand for our transport service, we anticipate both morning
and afternoon journeys (20hrs) will be available from September 2026.
❖ £15.90 an hour
❖ Six-month probationary period
Staff benefits* include
*subject to eligibility
❖ Free lunch during term time
❖ CPD packages
❖ Fee remission for eligible
children
❖ Enhanced 5% employer pension
contribution, including
4 x death in service benefit
❖ Cycle to work and electric car scheme
❖ Access to a staff wellbeing room and
an employee assistance programme
Job Description
Reporting to: Network Manager
Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited too
General responsibilities including personal and professional conduct
• Safely operate the minibus in accordance with road traffic laws and school policies.
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Transport pupils to and from school.
• Transport pupils to and from events, fixtures and trips.
• Follow all School policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, staff briefings and CPD sessions.
• Use passenger/IT software as instructed by the Network Manager.
• Attend all training and development days.
• Carry out daily/weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Ensure the minibus is in a clean, tidy, comfortable, well maintained and roadworthy
condition at all times.
• Report any issues or concerns to the Network Manager.
• Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents to the Operations Manager.
• Follow the Transport Code of Conduct at all times to ensure a fair and consistent service.
• Refuelling the vehicle.
• Taking the vehicle for repairs, MOTs, services etc as required.
• Covering routes for absent colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records - vehicle usage, mileage, fuel, pupils using the service for each
journey etc.
• Plan alternative routes when necessary, keeping the school and parents informed of any
changes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for
professional development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data
Protection legislation.
• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the
department and School.
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.
• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.
• Support School events.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.
Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities
of the role. Responsibilities will be varied to meet the changing demands of
the department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as part of
the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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(E) Full UK driving licence (held for at least two years).
(E) Age 21 or over for insurance purposes.
(D) D1 entitlement on UK driving licence.
(D) MiDAS Training.
(D) First Aid Training.
Experience
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(D) Working in a similar role.
(D) Driving minibuses or larger/similar vehicles.
(D) Working with children or young people.
Knowledge
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(E) Good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks.
(D) Geographical knowledge of the local area.
Personal Qualities
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(E) Punctual and able to maintain time schedules.
(E) Reliable, responsible, and safety-conscious.
(E) Calm and patient.
Skills
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(E) Strong communication skills.
(E) Ability to interact positively with pupils and staff.
(E) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
(E) Basic IT skills (e.g. email, passenger software).
Safeguarding
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(E) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
(E) Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection.
(E) Ability to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
and young people.
Key
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(E) – Essential
(D) – Desirable
Methods of assessment include certificates, professional references,
application form, interviews, observations and in tray tasks.
Further information
How to Apply
Click here to visit our website and download an application form
Please send your completed application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk
Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th Januaury 2026 at 8am.
Enquiries
Please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head
E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk
Tel: 0113 824 2770
Policies
Click here to visit our website and view our policies, including our Safeguarding policy.
Click here to visit our jobs page and view our Safer Recruitment policy.
Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a prohibition list check (where applicable).
