At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a modern minibus, ensuring safe transport for students and supporting school events.
- Company: Join Newcastle High School for Girls, a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free lunches, and discounts for staff and their children.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for additional hours and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying flexible hours and a great atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Driving licence preferred; experience with child safeguarding is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.56 - 13.56 £ per hour.
Employer: Newcastle High School for Girls - GDST
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Contract: Permanent Part Time
Salary: £13.56 per hour
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Minibus Driver for our daily service from Kenton/Fenham area
Working hours: Approximately 16 hours per week – split shift. Approx. 7.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. – 5.15 p.m. term time only (176 days per year). Ad hoc additional hours may also be available from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Drive one of our modern fleet of school minibuses to deliver the school’s daily morning and afternoon transport services from Kenton.
- Work closely with the chaperone allocated to the daily service to provide a courteous, friendly service for pupils and parents.
- Transport support for trips, sports fixtures and high‑profile school events such as open days, fairs and parents’ evenings may be required from time to time.
- Drive any of the school’s minibuses as required under the direction of the School Transport Manager.
Qualifications
- Category D or D1 (without restrictions) driving licence preferred, but not essential for the 9‑seater minibus service.
- Experience with child safeguarding and ability to undergo relevant checks.
- Desirable: experience operating school minibuses.
Benefits
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
- Access to GDST central training and development programme.
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches and refreshments during term time.
- Free parking for school staff.
- Retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
- Financial advice via the HR My Money App.
- Interest‑free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Newcastle High School for Girls and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. 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.
Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
