Medical Appointment Driver

Job description

Uppingham School was founded in 1584 and is one of the UKs leading co-educational independent boarding and day schools. Its 840 pupils, aged 11-18, are accommodated in 16 houses, taught by more than 20 academic departments, and are offered plentiful opportunities to participate in a diverse range of co-curricular activities including sport, music, and drama.

The academic faculties are supported by a number of business units responsible for marketing, admissions, business development, human resources, IT, finance, health and safety, operational services, and estates. The School employs around 550 full-time and part-time staff.

Job Purpose

To provide safe, reliable, and supportive transport for pupils attending medical and dental appointments, while working closely with the Matrons and Pastoral Team to ensure the highest standards of care and communication.

Your Duties

• Transport pupils to and from medical and dental appointments using your own vehicle.
• Escort pupils to the medical practice reception and ensure they are checked in.
• Maintain your vehicle to a safe and roadworthy standard.
• Liaise with Matrons and the Pastoral Team regarding appointment schedules and pupil needs.

Qualifications, skills and experience, personal qualities required:

• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in an educational setting (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic medical or first aid experience (desirable).
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Additional Requirements:

• Car Business insurance.
• Must meet the Schools Insurance criteria

A full clean driving licence is essential. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate being accepted for insurance cover by the schools insurance provider. Whilst every application will be considered on its own merits, successful applicants should note that if they have six or more penalty points on their driving licence, or a previous drink-driving conviction, they may not be accepted for cover by the schools insurers, in which case any offer of employment would be withdrawn.

Training

Full training will be provided by the Pastoral Team, including safeguarding, pupil welfare, and basic medical procedures.

Working hours: Part time.
Salary: £20.05 per hour
Probation period: 6 months

*Please note this role operates on an on-call basis between 07:00 and 19:00

Benefits

• 50% contribution to premiums for the Schools private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a Disability Confident employer
• Recognised as a Mindful employer
• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.

Safeguarding

The post-holders responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Closing date: 11 May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications therefore, we encourage early submissions.

You may have experience of the following: School Medical Driver, Pupil Transport Driver, Student Welfare Transport Assistant, Pastoral Transport Driver, School Escort Driver, Education Support Driver, Healthcare Transport Driver, Medical Appointment Escort, Student Services Driver.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oakham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£20.00 Per Hour

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English