At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive school minibuses, ensuring safety and a positive atmosphere for students.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Oxford High School, a pioneer in girls' education.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, breakfast after shifts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Training provided, including first-aid and child protection screening.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a flexible part-time role.
- Qualifications: Full clean driving licence and experience with passenger vehicles required.
Employer: Oxford High School – GDST
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent (Full‑time, Term‑time)
Salary: £17.68 per hour (pro rata holiday pay included)
Hours: Split shift, 30 hours per week – early shift 6:00‑9:00, afternoon shift 15:30‑18:30, Mondays to Fridays
The Role
Due to increased demand, Oxford High School is seeking casual Minibus Drivers to join a friendly team providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service across all 3 sites. Drivers will be responsible for driving the school minibuses, carrying out routine safety checks, and interacting with children, parents and colleagues in a warm and flexible manner.
Responsibilities
- Drive school minibuses on all 3 sites during scheduled shifts
- Perform routine safety checks on vehicles
- Maintain a positive atmosphere on the bus for children
- Show initiative and work independently and as part of a team
- Provide support for school trips and extra hours as required
Qualifications
- Full clean driving licence
- Experience driving passenger vehicles and minibuses (D1 provision required)
- Excellent time management and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues
- First‑aid and Midas training desirable, but training will be provided
- Willingness to undergo child protection screening (online checks, past employer checks, DBS)
Benefits
- Breakfast provided after morning run
- Uniform provided
- Part‑time pension with up to 12% employer contribution
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications (up to 50% discount on fees for GDST schools)
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. The school is committed to investing in staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.
Equal Opportunities
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.
How to Apply
For further details, please apply through the job portal.
School Minibus Driver in Oxford employer: GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Oxford High School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a commitment to professional development, including training grants for qualifications and a generous pension scheme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the education of young girls in the historic city of Oxford.
Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
