Contract
Part time, term time + 6 days during closure periods
Hours
10 or 20 hours per week
Salary
FTE £27,168.00
Location
Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 4JB
Closing date
Open until we appoint sufficient drivers.
About the role
We run a fleet of minibuses and MPVs to ensure girls are safely 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
Approximate driving times: 06:45 – 08:30 and then 15:15 – 17:25, plus daily prestart safety inspection, fueling and washing of the bus.
What 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.
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
Why join us
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 lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.
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.
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.
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