GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
School Minibus Drivers
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Minibus Driver – Part-Time (20 Hours/Week), Nottingham Girls High School
Contract
- Type: Part-time, term time + 6 days during closure periods
- Hours: 20 hours per week (or 10-hour option available)
- Salary: FTE equivalent of £27,168.00
- Location: Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB
- Closing Date: Open until we appoint sufficient drivers
About the Role
We are pioneers in girls’ education, committed to reshaping learning and empowering young women to believe in themselves and their global impact. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST)—the UK’s leading group of independent girls’ schools—we recruit conscientious, reliable drivers to ensure our students travel safely and securely to and from school daily.
We seek a minibus driver to join our professional team, operating term-time shifts with additional support during school closures.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate school minibuses/MPVs, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conduct prestart safety inspections, fueling, and bus washing daily.
- Maintain calm and composed conduct in emergency/incident scenarios.
- Foster excellent relations with parents and ensure a positive atmosphere on board.
- Proactively contribute to school transport procedures and systems.
Shift Patterns
Approximate driving times:
- 06:45–08:30 (morning runs)
- 15:15–17:25 (afternoon runs)
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate and be prepared to obtain/boost the following:
- A valid Cat D1 driving licence with an acceptable driving record.
- MIDAS qualification (or commitment to undertake this).
- Over 21 years of age.
- First Aid qualification (or commitment to complete within a reasonable timeframe).
- Exceptional personality traits:
- A calm, composed attitude in challenging situations.
- Strong communication skills to engage with parents and students positively.
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About GDST
As a progressive trust of 23 schools, we are dedicated to learning without limits. Our Core Values guide everything we do:
- ❤️ Put girls first in every decision and action.
- 🚀 Think and act fearlessly—innovating to exceed educational expectations.
- 💡 Embrace forward-thinking methodologies to create inspiring classroom environments.
- 🏫 Family roots—seen in every school, where collaboration and support rest at the heart of our culture.
- 🤝 Fulfilling careers that align with our ethos of impact and progress.
With 153 years of expertise, we are:
✔ Global leaders in girls’ education—balancing tradition with trailblazing innovation. ✔ Trusted couple of century-old experience and future-focused development. ✔ Championing inclusive and inclusive education, where both staff and students thrive.
Why Join Us?
Beyond our progressive educational vision, we offer unmatched benefits tailored to enrich your professional life:
Core Benefits
- Competitive salaries and progression aligned with performance and experience.
- Professional development support, including covered degree course fees, apprenticeships, or technical training.
- Training grants for qualifications—whether further educational or specialised career growth.
- Fees discount: Up to 50% off fees for children attending GDST schools.
- Generous pension scheme to safeguard your future.
- Life assurance as a benefit automatically included in your contract.
- Interest-free training loans for computer purchases or work equipment.
- Season ticket loans for affordable travel commuting.
- Cycle to Work scheme, enabling environmentally friendly and cost-saving commutes.
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Beyond traditional perks, our family of schools creates a collaborative environment where talent and empathy thrive. Working here means contributing to a community that champions reform—where uninterrupted effort to inspire and empower girls makes every day meaningful.
GDST Commitment
We are accredited leaders in diversity and inclusion, dedicated to ensuring every colleague feels valued and empowered. As part of our responsibility as an organisation, we are committed to:
- Advancing youth welfare and safety—we request all applicants consent to:
- Online databases checks
- References with former employers
- Enhanced DBS screening (alongside safeguarding training for appropriate roles).
Safeguarding is non-negotiable; our schools take every precaution to protect and empower the girls with whom we serve.
“Education doesn’t change the world tomorrow. But today. Let’s transform it together.”
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