School Minibus Driver - Zero Hours Contract

GDST; Nottingham; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salaries

Pay progression

Professional development

Fees discount for GDST schools

Generous pension schemes

Cycle to Work

Descrizione del lavoro

Nottingham Girls’ High School, part of the GDST, seeks a reliable minibus driver to transport pupils to and from campus. A Cat D1 licence is required, with MIDAS and First Aid qualifications preferred. You must be over 21 and able to stay calm during emergencies, maintaining excellent relations with parents and staff.

The role includes prestart safety checks, fueling, and washing, with ad-hoc shifts to cover staff absence. Join a dedicated transport team at our Nottingham site.

Competenze

• Valid Cat D1 driving licence required.
• MIDAS qualification preferred.
• Prepared to take a suitable First Aid qualification.
• Able to remain calm in emergencies.
• Over 21 years of age.

Mansioni

• Drive minibuses and MPVs to transport pupils to and from Nottingham Girls High School.
• Perform daily prestart safety inspections, fueling and washing of the bus.
• Adhere to company safety policies and provide excellent customer relations with parents and the school.

Conoscenze

Cat D1 license

MIDAS qualification

First Aid qualification

Calm under pressure

Customer relations

Descrizione del lavoro

EmployerNottingham Girls’ High School - GDSTLocationNottingham, NottinghamshireContract TypePermanentHoursCasualContract LengthPermanentSalary£27,132 per annum (£14.90 per hour)Posted2nd October 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires13th November 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1577533Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentContract Length: PermanentJob ID: 1577533Contract: 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 4JBWe 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 busWhat 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 busFor any questions about the role, please see the application instructions for contact information.Who we areThe 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 staffAs 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 usAs 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 loansA Cycle 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 commitmentThe 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.GDST Staff BrochureLocationSafeguarding Statement:Our commitmentThe 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.