MPV Driver

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Northampton is seeking a part-time MPV Driver to transport students and ensure safety on set routes. The ideal candidate will have a clean UK driving licence and excellent time-keeping skills. Responsibilities include pre-journey checks and adhering to safety protocols. This permanent role offers £13.94 per hour plus holiday pay, with hours typically available during term time. Benefits include professional development opportunities and free lunches during term time.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pay progression

Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Free lunches during term time

Interest-free loans for training and season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links and free parking

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence required.
• Experience as a driver is essential.
• Availability for specific shifts during term time.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on set routes.
• Conduct pre-journey vehicle checks on the Vectare app.
• Maintain professionalism and courtesy with passengers.
• Adhere to traffic laws and safety policies.

Skills

Time-keeping

Reliability

Calm demeanor

Professional attitude

First Aid qualification or willingness

Job description

MPV Driver

Do you have a clean UK driving licence and are looking for part time work?

We are looking for two 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.

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.

We are looking for two drivers who can be 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.

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.

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

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 5 January 2026. Interview date – 8‑9 January 2026

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: SE4054

Vacancy: MPV Driver – Part Time

Location: Northampton

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

Hours: 23 per week, term time only

Required from: January 2026

Contract: Permanent, Part time

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.