Job Description

Minibus Driver for our daily service from Derwent Valley (Shotley Bridge)

Newcastle High School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA

Vacancy available to start from as soon as possible

Salary: 13.94 per hour

Working hours: Approximately 15-18 hours per week - split shift. Approx. 7.00 a.m. - 8.45 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m. term time only (176 days per year)

Ad hoc

additional hours may also be available from time to time

Newcastle High School for Girls, the North East's leading independent girls' day school, seeks to appoint a new member of our school transport team, to drive one of our fleet of school minibuses to deliver the School's daily morning and afternoon transport services from Derwent Valley. Ideally, we are looking for applications from anyone in the South Tyneside area, however, this is not an essential requirement and applicants from other locations will be considered. Some additional driving duties may be required on an ad hoc basis, but the core hours are a daily split shift during term time only.

Our minibus driving team works under the direction of the School Transport Manager to drive any of the school's modern fleet of minibuses to transport pupils, staff and visitors as required. Our drivers work closely with the chaperone allocated to their daily service to provide a courteous, friendly service for our pupils and parents. Additionally, transport support for trips, sports fixtures and high-profile school events such as open days, fairs and parents' evenings may be required from time to time. A category D or D1 (without restrictions) driving licence is essential.

About the School

NHSG is the leading independent girls' school in the North East. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading family of independent girls' schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

We offer:

Competitive rate of pay and conditions.

Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.

Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.

Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.

Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.

Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.

Free parking available for school staff.

Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.

Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.

Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.

Cycle to work scheme.

A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

The application process must be completed via our online portal. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser: -

https://my.corehr.com/pls/gdstrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=042027

Closing date:

8th September 2025 at 12:00 noon. Interview date to be confirmed in due course.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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

NHSG and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 13.94 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/09/2025