School Minibus Driver, 30 hours per week term time

Employer

Oxford High School - GDST

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Part Time, Term Time

Salary

£17.68 per hour

Posted

24th September 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

5th November 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1575948

Job Reference

MBSEPT30

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1575948

Required: As soon as possible

Contract term: Permanent

Working Time: Split shift, 30 hours, early and afternoon shift, Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary plus benefits: £17.68 per hour including pro rata holiday pay and before tax.

The role:

Due to increased demand Oxford High School are seeking a permanent Minibus Driver to join a friendly team providing a safe, professional and courteous transport service across all 3 sites. Candidates will need to be confident in interacting with children and be able to maintain a good atmosphere on the bus. Drivers will need to have a warm and flexible approach, be able to show initiative, work well on their own and as part of a team.

You will report to the Transport Co-ordinator and work as part of a team of Minibus Drivers responsible for driving the school minibuses and carrying out routine safety checks. Ideally you will live locally, but this is not essential.

It is essential that you possess a full clean driving licence, excellent time management and outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young people, parents and colleagues. Experience of driving passenger vehicles and minibuses and D1 provision is essential. First aid training and Midas training is desirable however not essential as training will be provided.

This position is term time, Mondays to Fridays and a degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar. Shifts are early (6:00 to 9:00) and afternoon (15:30 to 18:30). Extra hours are available depending on school trip requirements.

About Oxford High School

Since its foundation over 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.

Benefits:

As part of the Girls’ day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

Breakfast will be provided after the morning run.

A uniform is provided.

Pension with up to 12% employer contribution

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST Schools

Be part of a welcoming and friendly team.

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

For further details please email click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Closing date: 2359 5th November 2026

We will interview as and when suitable candidates apply.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received; please note that the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and 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.