
School Driver
£25,614 - £26,016 per year
37 hours per week- 8.00am-4.00pm (3.30pm Friday).
Term Time Only
Required to start as soon as possible.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy Driver. The successful applicant will be a key member of a dedicated team supporting the excellent teaching and learning within our school.
The duties of the post will include (but not be limited to):
· Complete daily and weekly routine checks of all of the school minibuses ensuring they are in a fit and serviceable condition. · Ensure that all school minibuses have sufficient fuel for the day.
· To transport students and staff safely to various venues.
· Assist with the supervision of pupils on school trips and in the classroom.
· Ensure that the minibuses are kept clean and in good condition.
Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
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.
Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and must be returned by 9am Friday 6th November 2026.
Interview date: Week beginning 16th November 2026.
Durham Trinity School and Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB
Tel: 01913864612
Email: Durhamtrinity@durhamlearning.net
Term Time Only
Required to start as soon as possible.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy Driver. The successful applicant will be a key member of a dedicated team supporting the excellent teaching and learning within our school.
The duties of the post will include (but not be limited to):
· Complete daily and weekly routine checks of all of the school minibuses ensuring they are in a fit and serviceable condition. · Ensure that all school minibuses have sufficient fuel for the day.
· To transport students and staff safely to various venues.
· Assist with the supervision of pupils on school trips and in the classroom.
· Ensure that the minibuses are kept clean and in good condition.
Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.
Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
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.
Only fully completed Durham County Council Support Staff Application forms will be accepted and must be returned by 9am Friday 6th November 2026.
Interview date: Week beginning 16th November 2026.
Durham Trinity School and Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB
Tel: 01913864612
Email: Durhamtrinity@durhamlearning.net
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- £25,614 - £26,016 per year