Minibus Driver and Estates Operative

7 days ago

Wimbledon SW, United Kingdom Wimbledon High School Full time £30,000 - £31,500 per year

Required from: January 2026

Wimbledon High School is seeking a reliable, punctual and friendly D1-qualified Minibus Driver and Estates Operative to join us on a full time or part time basis.

In this role, you will safely transport our students and their equipment to school-related activities, including trips, sporting fixtures and events. You will take responsibility for overseeing the welfare of passengers, the secure handling of items, and the upkeep of the minibus, ensuring it remains clean, well maintained and roadworthy.

In addition to your driving duties, you will support the smooth running of the school site through a wide variety of tasks. These include assisting with maintenance and repair work, moving furniture, supporting the upkeep of our grounds, undertaking seasonal duties such as gritting, and helping with the set-up and take-down of equipment for school events and lettings.

About you

We are looking for a positive and proactive individual with a clean UK D1 driving licence and experience of driving minibuses or similar vehicles. Previous experience in building or grounds maintenance would be advantageous. You will demonstrate strong teamwork, organisational and communication skills, a willingness to learn new skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.

This role offers considerable flexibility, with both full time and part time hours available, and provides the opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic school community where no two days are the same.

About Wimbledon High School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, 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
  • GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: )
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th December 2025

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.

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

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£31,500.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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