Cygnus Academies Trust

Swanscombe

Trust Description

Cygnus Academies Trust

Cygnus Academies Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, committed to providing exceptional education to young people across the region. We are driven by our core values of Collaboration, Citizenship, Achievement, and Sustainability.

Cygnus Academies Trust has 8 primary schools, and they are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Actively support staff in their career progression.

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools

· Excellent ICT facilities

· Opportunities for flexible working

· An extensive induction package

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

  • References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

  • Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

  • Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

  • The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

  • The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Schools in this Trust

Vacancies at this Trust

Support Jobs

Midday Meals Supervisor - Part Time

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2117-224S Posted:22/07/2025 Start Date:September 2025

Post Title: Midday Meals Supervisor School: Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 7.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Friday – Term time only Grade: K...

Application Close Date:21/08/2025 View Job Details

Trust Business Manager - Full Time

Cygnus Academies Trust

Ref:KCC-F48-93-S Posted:07/08/2025 Start Date:September 2025

Post Title:  Trust Business Manager School: Cygnus Academies Trust Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week , Monday - Friday Weeks: Full time, all year round Grade: KSH ...

Application Close Date:31/08/2025 View Job Details

IT Technician - Full Time

Cygnus Academies Trust

Ref:KCC-F48-94-S Posted:14/08/2025 Start Date:October 2025

Post Title: IT Technician School: Cygnus Academies Trust Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Weeks: 52 weeks per year Grade: KSC Salary: £25,252 Start Date:&n...

Application Close Date:01/09/2025 View Job Details

HR Apprentice - Full Time

Cygnus Academies Trust

Ref:KCC-F48-95-S Posted:14/08/2025 Start Date:October 2025

Post Title: HR Apprentice School: Cygnus Academies Trust Contract Type: Fixed Term -18 months Hours: 37 Hours Weeks: 52 weeks Grade: KS Entry Apprentice Salary: £19,216 Sta...

Application Close Date:01/09/2025 View Job Details

People Manager - Full Time

Cygnus Academies Trust

Ref:KCC-F48-96-S Posted:14/08/2025 Start Date:October/November 2025

About this Role Post Title: People Manager School: Cygnus Academies Trust Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Hours Weeks: 52 weeks Grade: KSI Salary: £45,672 to  &poun...

Application Close Date:01/09/2025 View Job Details

Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

The Brent Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2679-280S Posted:20/08/2025 Start Date:As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, flexible, and reliable individual who can work on their own initiative and be proactive in problem solving. Above all, you need to be committed to working as part of a team,...

Application Close Date:07/09/2025 View Job Details

Family Support Manager - Full Time

The Brent Primary School

Ref:KCC886-2679-279S Posted:20/08/2025 Start Date:October 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Family Support Manager to work at The Brent Primary School.  You will be required to work in consultation with the Headteacher, SENDCo and outside agencies to provide support in addressin...

Application Close Date:30/09/2025 View Job Details

Cygnus Academies Trust

Swanscombe

Address

Cygnus Academies Trust
c/o Manor Community Primary School
Keary Road
Swanscombe
Kent
DA10 0BU