School Minibus Driver - Zero Hours Contract

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous pension scheme

50% fee discount for GDST schools

Job summary

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) – Nottingham Girls High School, Nottinghamshire, invites applications for a minibus driver to join our professional transport team. The role involves operating a fleet of minibuses/MPVs, performing safety checks, fueling and washing duties, and ensuring the safe transport of pupils during morning and afternoon timetables.

The ideal candidate will hold a Cat D1 licence, be over 21, and be prepared to undertake MIDAS and First Aid qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat D1 driving licence with clean record.
• Willing to undertake MIDAS qualification.
• Capable of reacting calmly in emergencies.
• Over 21 years old.
• Willing to take First Aid qualification.
• Maintain good relations with parents and school.

Responsibilities

• Drive minibuses/MPVs to transport students safely.
• Perform daily prestart safety checks.
• Refuel and wash vehicles.
• Adhere to school transport schedules.

Skills

Cat D1 licence

MIDAS training

Calm under pressure

Over 21

First Aid trained

Customer relations

Job description

Why join us

Employer Nottingham Girls’ High School - GDST Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Casual Contract Length Permanent Salary £27,132 per annum (£14.90 per hour)

Posted 2nd October 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 13th November 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1577533

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Contract: Zero hours contract to provide ad-hoc driver cover Hours: Offered as required to cover staff absence Salary: FTE £27,132 per annum (£14.90 per hour) Location: Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 4JB

We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools.

What You’ll Be Doing

At Nottingham Girls High School, we run a fleet of minibuses and MPVs to ensure our girls are safely and comfortably transported to and from school. We are looking for a minibus driver to join our professional and conscientious team. Approximate driving times: 06:45 - 08:30 and then 15:15 - 17:25, plus daily prestart safety inspection, fueling and washing of the bus

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role

• A valid Cat D1 classification on your driving licence plus an acceptable driving record
• Have/be prepared to take the MIDAS qualification
• The ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Over 21 years of age
• Have/be prepared to take a suitable First Aid qualification
• Maintaining good customer relations with parents and the school and contributing to a good atmosphere on the bus

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

As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.

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 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.

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Minibus Driver (Permanent) JD May 2026

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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.