At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive our minibus, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for students.
- Company: Join Nottingham Girls’ High School, part of the leading GDST family.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and discounts for your kids' education.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a fulfilling part-time role.
- Qualifications: Valid Cat D1 driving licence and a calm approach in emergencies.
The predicted salary is between 12862 - 12862 £ per year.
Employer: Nottingham Girls’ High School - GDST
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time (20 hours per week during term time)
Salary: £12,862 actual (£27,168.00 FTE - Grade 2)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: Friday 12 June at midday (we reserve the right to close early if a suitable candidate is appointed)
Posted: 18th May 2026
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. You will work 20 hours per week, term time only.
Shift patterns
- Approximate driving times: 06:45 – 08:30 and 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.
Our values
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
School Minibus Driver - 20 hours per week employer: GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Nottingham Girls' High School, part of the prestigious Girls' Day School Trust, offers a supportive and nurturing work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. As a minibus driver, you will enjoy competitive pay, access to extensive training opportunities, and a generous benefits package, all while contributing to the safe transport of students in a vibrant educational setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young girls in Nottingham, where your role is integral to our mission of empowering future leaders.
Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
