The role involves transporting academy players and coaching staff to Basketball England events and league fixtures across the country. Most travel takes place during the basketball season from September to April, with fixtures typically held on Wednesdays, although some evening and weekend travel may also be required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working with young people and supporting school sport at a high level.
Typical Fixture Destinations
Fixtures vary annually and travel may include venues such as Bristol, Manchester, Southampton, Leicester, Birmingham, London and more.
Provisional Travel Schedule 2026/27
The Basketball Academy currently anticipates fixtures on the following Wednesdays:
- 2 nd December
- 6 th Jan
- 13 th Jan
- 10 Feb
Plus, Playoffs dates across Feb, Mar and April
Please note: The above dates and venues are provided as an indication of the likely commitment required. Fixtures, timings and destinations are subject to change throughout the season.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a full, clean and valid UK driving licence.
- Be reliable, punctual and professional.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be comfortable working with young people in an educational environment.
- Be willing to undertake safeguarding training.
Asan employee of Oxlip Learning Partnership(the Trust),you are automatically enrolled into membership of either the Teachers' Pension Schemeor for supportstaff, the Local Government Pension Scheme, competitive salary, free parking on school grounds, flexible working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support and extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow your career. Above all, you'll join a welcoming and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for our students.
Wevalue our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.
Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'
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Minibus Driver in Ipswich employer: Oxlip Learning Partnership
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