Casual Minibus Driver

Job Details

• Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hours: Casual
• Salary: £14.51 per hour + percentage of holiday pay
• Posted: 3rd March 2026
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible
• Expiry Date: 11th June 2026 12:00 PM

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Role Description

We are seeking Minibus Drivers to join our team of casual drivers who provide support to cover staff absences for transporting our students to/from school Monday - Friday, term time only. The morning shift starts at 06:00 with the afternoon shift starting at 15:15 and shifts will vary depending on requirements. There may be other ad hoc opportunities for supporting events across the school calendar during term-time which might include driving students to sports fixtures or school trips.

You will join a friendly and very welcoming team of both permanent and casual drivers.

Key Requirements

• A valid Category D1 driving licence (preferred) with a satisfactory 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
• IT proficiency
• Maintaining good customer relations with parents and the school and contributing to a good atmosphere on the bus

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

Safeguarding Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.