School Minibus Driver, 30 hours per week term time

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast provided

Uniform provided

Pension with employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oxford High School - GDST is seeking a permanent Minibus Driver to provide a safe, professional transport service across three sites. You will drive school minibuses and perform routine safety checks while supporting a friendly team and engaging with children and parents. You must hold a full clean driving licence with passenger vehicle experience.

D1 knowledge is desirable. Excellent time management and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role, which is term-time with early and

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles/minibuses essential.
• D1 provision knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely across three sites.
• Carry out routine safety checks on vehicles.
• Report to Transport Co-ordinator and work with the team.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Experience driving passenger vehicles

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Employer Oxford High School - GDST Location Oxford, Oxfordshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time, Term Time Salary £17.68 per hour

Posted 24th September 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 5th November 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1575948 Job Reference MBSEPT30

Working Time: Split shift, 30 hours, early and afternoon shift, Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary plus benefits: £17.68 per hour including pro rata holiday pay and before tax.

The Role

Due to increased demand Oxford High School are seeking a permanent Minibus Driver to join a friendly team providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service across all 3 sites. Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere on the bus. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative, work well on their own and as part of a team.

You will report to the Transport Co-ordinator and work as part of a team of Minibus Drivers responsible for driving the school minibuses and carrying out routine safety checks. Ideally you will live locally, but this is not essential.

It is essential that you possess a full clean driving licence, excellent time management and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues. Experience of driving passenger vehicles and minibuses and D1 provision is essential. First aid training and Midas training is desirable however not essential as training will be provided.

This position is term time, Mondays to Fridays and a degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar. Shifts are early (6:00 to 9:00) and afternoon (15:30 to 18:30). Extra hours are available depending on school trip requirements.

About Oxford High School

Since its foundation over 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education.

As well as our commitment to girls' education, we are committed to investing in our staff's personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.

Benefits

• Breakfast will be provided after the morning run.
• A uniform is provided.
• Pension with up to 12% employer contribution
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training Grants For Qualifications

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST Schools
• Be part of a welcoming and friendly team.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Closing date: 2359 5th November 2026

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.

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