Driver - The Hive College

Post: Minibus Driver Salary: Grade 1 £25,614 FTE (£6,135.73 Actual) Allowances: SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata Hours of work: 10 hours per week, with flexibility to support operational needs, Term Time Only Mon: 07:00 – 09:30 and 15:45 – 18:15 Tue: 15:45 – 18:15 Thu: 15:45 – 18:15 Contract type: Permanent Start date of role: Autumn Term 2026 Closing date: 26 October 2026 Interview date: W/C 9 November 2026 Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection. Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Minibus Driver vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people. The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include: Employment Independent living Good health Friends, relationships and community The right candidate will have: A full clean driving licence with D1 entitlement The ability to follow designated routes to safely transport students with special educational needs to and from college Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach The ability to conduct daily safety checks and adhere to legal and college safety requirements Effective problem solving skills A flexible and positive attitude If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact reception@hivecollege.org.uk