Are you a reliable, safety-conscious driver with a friendly demeanour and a commitment to safeguarding young people? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our transport team, ensuring our students—including those with special educational needs—are transported safely, comfortably, and on time.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fuelled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As a Driver for the Trust, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of our students. You will be responsible for operating our fleet of specially adapted vehicles, ensuring that pupils arrive at the academy ready to learn. This role requires more than just driving skills; it requires patience, care, and strict adherence to safety protocols. You will be the first face many of our students see in the morning, helping to assist passengers with diverse needs and maintaining the high standards of our transport provision.
Responsibilities
Operate designated (specially adapted) vehicles to collect and safely transport pupils (including those with special needs) to and from the academy, ensuring that they arrive on time.
Assist in the loading and unloading of passengers and/or goods using appropriate equipment (including load restraint devices and hydraulic tail lifts) where required and in line with the Department of Transport Code of Practice.
Follow Health and Safety protocols (including conducting appropriate vehicular checks) to ensure the health, safety and well-being of children, reporting any incidents or issues appropriately.
Carry out basic, routine maintenance of designated vehicles and maintain a high standard of vehicle cleanliness, ensuring any mechanical faults are reported appropriately.
Report any involvement in a road traffic accident and vehicle defects in accordance with academy procedures.
The successful candidate must hold a full, clean UK Driving License
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 10th December 2025****
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:
Why are you applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
