Working at Gateways - Gateways School

Current employment opportunities:

We are looking to recruit a reliable, friendly and professional Minibus Driver to join our Operations Department and play a vital role in supporting the daily transport needs of our pupils.

Gateways School provides a valued door-to-door transport service (wherever possible), ensuring pupils enjoy a safe, comfortable and stress-free journey to and from school each day.

​The Minibus Driver will drive a branded Gateways School minibus in a responsible and competent manner and supervise pupils on their journeys to and from School. ​​They will also have responsibility for maintaining the minibus and will assist with fixtures and trips.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving licence (held for at least two years) with a D1 licence and be reliable, trustworthy and patient. For insurance purposes the successful candidate must be aged 21 or over. Experience driving large vehicles and previous employment with children is desired but not essential.

Click here to view the Applicant Information Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Working Hours: 20 hours a week Monday – Friday during term time and all staff training and development days.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Annual salary of £12,473 per academic year.

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

We are seeking a friendly, approachable and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a varied role, combining financial administration with excellent customer service and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a busy and vibrant school environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations, including billing, fee collection and debt management. They will also provide a professional and responsive service to parents, staff and external stakeholders, acting as a valued point of contact for finance-related enquiries.

We are looking for an individual who is proactive, highly organised and able to manage a diverse workload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team where your contributions will be highly valued, and where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in helping the school deliver an outstanding experience for its community.

Click here to view the Applicant Information Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: 09:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £25,000 - £29,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free lunch during term time, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 8am.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received before the advertised closing date.

 

Please note, we are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies. 

We are seeking a friendly, professional and high organised Estates Administrator to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with excellent customer service skills who is looking to make a meaningful contribution within a busy and vibrant school environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in an operations, compliance, facilities management or health & safety role and/or be willing to undertake relevant training to support compliance and operational excellence across all areas of the School.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the School’s external lettings programme, alongside supporting the administrative functions of compliance, health and safety and facilities. The role involves working closely with our team of Finance Officers, the Estates Team and a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day to day running of the School's facilities and services.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and maintain high standards of accuracy. Strong communication skills, excellent organisational abilities and a collaborative approach are essential.
In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team where your contributions will be highly valued, and where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in helping the school deliver an outstanding experience for its community.

Click here to view the Applicant Information Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Working Hours: 25 hours a week (between 8.30am-5pm) to be agreed. The ideal candidate will work 5 hours a day, Monday – Friday. Please confirm in your email or cover letter your ideal working pattern.

Salary: £17,250 - £18,200, depending on qualifications and experience.

Staff Benefits: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free lunch during term time, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 8am.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received before the advertised closing date.

 

Please note, we are not accepting applications through recruitment agencies. 

 

 

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).

 


How to apply

Gateways School Application Form 2025

Please send your completed application form (above) along with a cover letter supporting your suitability for the role (no more than one side of A4) to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Should you require more details regarding a specific post, please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head on Tel: 01138242770 / E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

 

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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 2025

Should you wish to submit a voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (above), please email the completed form to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk when submitting your application form. This form will not be seen by the recruitment panel or used as part of the recruitment process.