Employer Northampton High School - GDST Location Northampton, Northamptonshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time, Term Time Salary FTE: £26,088 Posted 2nd February 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 13th February 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1532484 Start Date As Soon As Possible Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1532484 Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email Print Required from: ASAP Contract term: Permanent Hours: Up to 23 per week, term time only Salary: FTE - £26,088 - equivalent to £13.94 per hour We are looking for a number of experienced, reliable and friendly drivers to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working a schedule that fits around other commitments. The Role Duties 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 currently have 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 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications 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 13 February 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 23 February 2026. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. 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. 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. Attachments Safeguarding Statement MPV Driver Job Description 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. Fast Apply View all jobs from school