School Minibus Driver

School Minibus Driver We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools. At Northampton 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 24 hours per fortnight, term time only, as part of a job share. The shift patterns are as follows: 06:45 - 08:30 and then 15:15 - 17:25, plus 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 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 About the School: Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our reference: SE4155 Vacancy: School Minibus Driver Location: Northampton Salary: £7342.32 actual Hours: Job Share - Part time, 24 hours per fortnight Required from: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School