Contract: 27 hours per week, permanentSalary: Grade 2 Support Staff - £17,018.25 actual. £27,987.00 FTE.Location: Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UUClosing date: 24 September 2026 at midday Interviews will take place on: 1 October 2026
About the school
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 doing
The role is primarily focused on transporting pupils safely to and from school on designated routes, with additional driving opportunities potentially available for school trips. The role is 27 hours per week, working during term time and INSET days only. The core working pattern is based around split shifts:
- Morning: 6:30am - 8:30am
- Afternoon: 3:35pm - 5:30pm
Additional afternoon driving: Between two and four shifts per week may extend until approximately 6:30pm, depending on traffic and operational requirements. The split-shift pattern provides an opportunity for someone looking for regular school-hours employment that can fit around other commitments. Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours, providing opportunities for extra hours during the school year.
What skills and experience you'll bring to the role
- An excellent timekeeper with a strong sense of reliability
- Patient, calm and approachable
- Friendly and professional in your manner
- Confident driving a minibus and transporting children and young people
- Safety-conscious, with a good understanding of your responsibilities as a driver
- Able to work independently and manage your time effectively
- A First Aid qualification, or a willingness to complete a First Aid course, would be desirable
Essential Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid D1 driving licence category or full D licence and have a clean driving record.
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 commitment
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
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.
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.
Why join us
- 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
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