MPV Driver (Internal Applicants Only)

GDST; Northampton; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36-week school year

Pension scheme

Free lunches for staff

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is seeking an experienced MPV Driver to join our transport team during term time. The role involves safe passenger collection and drop-off, with occasional school trips, using the Vectare app for pre-journey checks.

You will work 23 hours per week across term time, with shifts in the early morning and late afternoon. A valid UK driving licence is required, and punctual, courteous professional conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Term-time position with fixed shifts.
• Must be punctual, patient, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on defined routes and support school trips when needed.
• Carry out pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner with all passengers.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company safety policies.

Skills

Time-keeping

Reliability

Professional attitude

First Aid desirable

Job description

* MPV Driver (Internal Applicants Only)Fast Apply# MPV Driver (Internal Applicants Only)EmployerLocation: Northampton, NorthamptonshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £14,054.14 actual.Posted: 23rd September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 19th November 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575744Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1575744* Share :**Required from: As soon as possible****Contract term: Permanent****Hours: 23 per week, term time only****Salary: £14,054.14 actual. £27,132 - FTE**We are looking for an experienced, reliable and friendly driver to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working a schedule that fits around other commitments.**The Role**You will be responsible for safely transporting passengers on set routes and, occasionally, supporting school trips. Your primary duties will include:* Safe and timely collection and drop-off of passengers* Conducting pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app* Maintaining a professional and courteous manner with all passengers* Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies**Hours and Availability**We currently have shifts for the following periods: 06:00 - 08:30, 15:15 - 18:00 and 17.15 - 19.00, Monday - Friday term time only. Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours.**Please call reception and ask for Tracy Furniss, Operations Supervisor, for more information.****About the School**Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.**Benefits**As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:* Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression* Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme* 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn* Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications* Free life assurance benefit* Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)* In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks* Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans* A Cycle to Work scheme* Good transport links and free parkingTo apply for this role, you must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence. You will be excellent at time-keeping and will be reliable, patient, calm, and have a professional attitude. A First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.**Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 19 November 2026. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.**If you would like to find out more information on the role and working at the High School or to arrange an informal chat, please contact us. Please refer to the school website for our child protection policies.*Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Northampton High School - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)