School Minibus Driver - Zero Hours Contract

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Girls High School, part of The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), seeks a minibus driver to cover ad-hoc shifts. You will drive minibuses/MPVs transporting students, perform prestart checks, fueling and cleaning duties, and maintain a safe, friendly transport service.

Applicants should have Cat D1, be over 21, and willing to obtain MIDAS and First Aid qualifications. This role is based on a zero-hours contract in Nottingham.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive minibuses/MPVs to transport Nottingham Girls High School pupils safely.
• Carry out prestart safety inspections, fueling and washing of the bus.
• Adhere to school procedures and road safety requirements.

Skills

Cat D1

MIDAS

Calm under pressure

First Aid

Customer relations

Job description

Contract and role details

Contract: Zero hours contract to provide ad-hoc driver coverHours: Offered as required to cover staff absenceSalary: 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 doingAt 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

Skills and experience

• 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 firstWe think and act fearlesslyWe embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girlsWe are a family of schoolsWe 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.

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 progressionAccess to extensive professional development opportunitiesTraining grants for qualificationsA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsGenerous pension schemesFree life assurance benefitInterest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loansACycle to Work schemeCompetitive terms and conditions of employmentThere 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.