School Minibus Driver

Employer:

Oxford High School – GDST

Location:

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job
Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:

30 hrs/week – Split shift (early 6 am‑9 am, afternoon 3:30‑6:30 pm) Monday‑Friday, term time only

Schedule:

Start Date to Be Confirmed (term‑time) – Additional hours on school trips may be required
Salary: £17.68 per hour (competitive, includes pro‑rata holiday pay, before tax)

Due to increased demand, Oxford High School is seeking casual Minibus Drivers to provide a safe, professional and courteous transport service across all three sites. Drivers will interact with children daily, maintain a positive atmosphere on the bus, and conduct routine safety checks.

• Report to Finance Manager and work as part of a team of Minibus Drivers.
• Drive school minibuses and conduct routine safety checks.
• Live locally preferred but not essential.

• Drive the school minibuses on scheduled routes and school trips.
• Ensure punctuality and safety of all passengers.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Maintain a friendly, calm environment for students, parents and colleagues.

• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles, minibuses and holding D1 provision.
• Excellent time‑management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact confidently with young people, parents and staff.
• First‑aid training and Midas training desirable (training will be provided).

• Breakfast provided after the morning run.
• Uniform supplied.
• Pension with up to 12 % employer contribution.
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities.

• Discount of up to 50 % on fees for children at GDST schools.

Founded over 150 years ago in Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School is a pioneering independent girls’ school, offering a broad curriculum and a commitment to personal development through training and learning initiatives within the GDST network.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change – a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact us. We will interview as and when suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications; an early application is therefore strongly advised.