School Minibus Driver

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Training grants

Fee discount GDST schools

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Northampton High School – Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking a part-time minibus driver to transport pupils safely on designated routes during term-time.

The role involves a split-shift pattern (early morning and late afternoon) with occasional extra driving for school trips; a valid D1 or full D licence is essential, and First Aid training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Valid D1 driving licence or full D licence (essential).
• First Aid qualification desirable or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Transport pupils safely to and from school on designated routes.
• Drive a minibus and possibly school trips.
• Operate within split-shift pattern and term-time hours.

Skills

Safe driving

Timekeeping

Reliability

Patience

Customer-friendly

Job description

Employer: Northampton High School – Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, Term Time, 27 hours per week

Salary: £17,018.25 actual. £27,987.00 FTE.

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Closing date: 24 September 2026 at midday

What You’ll Be Doing

The role is primarily focused on transporting pupils safely to and from school on designated routes, with additional driving opportunities potentially available for school trips.

The role is 27 hours per week, working during term time and INSET days only.

The Core Working Pattern Is Based Around Split Shifts

Morning: 6:30am – 8:30am
Afternoon: 3:35pm – 5:30pm
Additional afternoon driving: Between two and four shifts per week may extend until approximately 6:30pm, depending on traffic and operational requirements.

The split-shift pattern provides an opportunity for someone looking for regular school-hours employment that can fit around other commitments.

Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours, providing opportunities for extra hours during the school year.

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role

You will be an experienced and responsible driver who takes pride in providing a safe, reliable and welcoming service.

You Will Be

• An excellent timekeeper with a strong sense of reliability.
• Patient, calm and approachable.
• Friendly and professional in your manner.
• Confident driving a minibus and transporting children and young people.
• Safety-conscious, with a good understanding of your responsibilities as a driver.
• Able to work independently and manage your time effectively.

A First Aid qualification, or a willingness to complete a First Aid course, would be desirable.

Essential Requirement

Applicants must hold a valid D1 driving licence category or full D licence and have a clean driving record.

Who We Are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

The Organisation’s Values Serve As Guiding Principles

• We put girls first
• We think and act fearlessly
• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
• We are a family of schools
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

Why join us

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.

Our commitment

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attachments

Minibus driver advert 2026

MPV Driver (Permanent) JD May 2022