GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
School Minibus Drivers
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Employer Nottingham Girls’ High School - GDST
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £27,168 (pro rata £12,373 actual)
Posted: 11th August 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Expires: 31st August 2026 11:59 PM
Job ID: 1568962
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Job ID: 1568962
Job Overview
Contract: Part time, term time + 6 days during closure periods
Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: FTE £27,168.00 (pro rata £12,373 actual)
Location: Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 4JB
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.
The Shift Patterns Are As Follows
- Approximate driving times: 06:45 - 08:30 and then 15:15 - 17:25
- Plus daily prestart safety inspection, fueling, and washing of the bus
Skills and Experience You’ll Bring to the Role
- 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
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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.
The Organisation’s Values Serve As Guiding Principles
- 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
As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Why Join Us
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- 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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There are many other good reasons to 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.
Our Commitment
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.
Attachments
- GDST Staff Brochure
- Minibus Driver (Permanent) JD May 2026
- Safeguarding Statement
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