School Minibus Driver, Casual

GDST; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast provided

Uniform provided

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Job summary

Oxford High School - GDST is seeking casual Minibus Drivers to provide safe and courteous transport across sites in Oxford. You will hold a full clean driving licence, have D1 provision, and be able to interact well with children, parents and staff.

Shifts are early and late, term-time, with flexibility for school trips; first aid training is desirable and training is provided. The role reports to the Finance Manager and Transport Liaison Officer, and includes benefits typical of GDST roles,

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• D1 provision is essential.
• Experience driving minibuses is required.
• First aid training is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses across three sites, ensuring safety and reliability.
• Carry out routine safety checks on vehicles.
• Maintain a warm, flexible and professional atmosphere on the bus.
• Report to Finance Manager and Transport Liaison Officer and work as part of a team.

Skills

Clean driving licence

D1 provision

First aid training

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Experience driving minibuses

Job description

* School Minibus Driver, CasualNEWFast Apply# School Minibus Driver, CasualEmployerLocation: Oxford, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Term Time, CasualContract Length: PermanentSalary: TBCPosted: 11th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 18th December 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583794Job Reference: MBSSNOV2Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1583794* Share :Required: As soon as possibleContract term: Permanent, CasualWorking Time: Split shift, early and afternoon shifts, Monday to FridayCompetitive 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 casual Minibus Drivers 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 Finance Manager and Transport Liason Officer 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:As part of the Girls' day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:Breakfast will be provided after the morning run.A uniform is provided.Access to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsBe 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.For further details please click the 'Apply' button below.**Closing date: 2359 Friday 18th December 2026****We will interview as and when suitable candidates apply.****We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received; please note that the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.****Oxford 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 checks, 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.### Oxford High School - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)