Job Description

Job Specification

MPV Driver

Required from: January 2026

Contract term: Permanent;

Hours: 19.5 per week, term time only

Salary: 13.94 per hour plus 2.39 per hour holiday/bank holiday pay (equivalent to 26,088 FTE)

Are you an experienced, reliable, and friendly driver? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working a schedule that fits around other commitments.

The Role

You will be responsible for safely transporting passengers on set routes and, occasionally, supporting school trips. Your primary duties will include:
Safe and timely collection and drop-off of passengers. Conducting pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app. Maintaining a professional and courteous manner with all passengers. Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies.

Hours and Availability

We are looking for a driver who is available for shifts for the following periods: 06:00 - 08:30, 15:15 - 18:00 and 17.15-19.00, Monday - Friday term time only. Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours.

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.

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 terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme Free life assurance benefit Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least 900 per year) In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Good transport links and free parking
To apply for this role, you must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence. You will be excellent at time-keeping and will be reliable, patient, calm, and have a professional attitude. A First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 5th December 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 8th December 2025.

If you would like to find out more information on the role and working at the High School or to arrange an informal chat, please contact us via email hr@nhs.gdst.net or telephone 01604 765765. Please refer to the school website for our child protection policies.

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

Vacancy ID :

043907

Closing Date :

05-Dec-2025

Contact Person :

Sally Roskrow

Contact Email :

hr@nhs.gdst.net

Contact Number :

01603 453265