Maiden Erlegh Trust
Driver at Cranbury College
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Job Reference
EDV/2026/CC/19173
Location
Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TS
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Not Applicable
Salary
£21,587.00 - £21,930.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date
Midnight, Thu 6th Aug, 2026
Start Date
3rd September 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available
1
Driving licence required
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About This Role
In the role, you will support the daily transport of students, providing a calm, safe, and supportive journey that enables them to arrive at school settled, ready to learn, and fully engage with their education. Duties will include assisting with the care and compliance of the school minibus, ensuring it is well maintained, roadworthy, and routine safety checks are appropriately documented. The postholder must also demonstrate the ability to work positively with students, ensuring there is robust safeguarding and an supportive environment during journeys.
Applicants must be aged 21 or over to comply with insurance and operator licence requirements, hold a full UK driving licence (D1 category desirable or willingness to train) with a minimum of two years' driving experience and have a clean driving licence with no driving convictions. The successful candidate should also be willing to complete any required minibus driver training and comply with all school policies and legal requirements relating to the safe transport of students.
We are willing to consider full time or part time applicants for this role.
About Cranbury College
Cranbury College is an Alternative Education provision for young people ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative support to those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannot access school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary provision, based at College Road and Secondary provision, based at Cranbury Road. We have Outreach teams that provide specialist support within schools and a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and long term stays. Cranbury College is a fast paced, energetic setting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working together to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternative pathway to success.
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About The Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.
Benefits
Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE
Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.
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- We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request an additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
- CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
- Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
- Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
- Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.
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Contact Details
Recruitment Team
0118 937 6847
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