Minibus Driver - Part-time

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-2076-91S
• Posted:06/05/2022
• Pay:£10.26 per hour, Annual actual salary of £3,363pa
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:23/05/2022 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you looking for a great part-time opportunity? Are you an early riser and keen to offer your time in the mornings for our pupils, ensuring they have a safe journey to school? Are you retired or looking for a few hours of work per week? Do you live locally to Cherry Orchard Primary Academy based in Ebbsfleet? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! 

About the role: Cherry Orchard Primary Academy has a vacancy for a Minibus Driver to be responsible for supporting the academy with ​​​​​​school runs, transporting students and very occasional school trips. A flexible approach to this key role is essential - plus a friendly and personable demeanour!

Please be aware that we have a level of flexibility for the working hours of this role. Whilst we are looking to offer 7.5 hours per week (1.5 hours per day), 7.30am - 9.00am, we can offer a minimum of 3 days per week. Your availability can be discussed at interview stage.

Please be aware that this is a temporary opportunity until July 2022 and we would like our successful candidate to join us as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a two-form entry primary academy for children aged 3 to 11, located in the heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City. Since opening in 2017, it has grown steadily and now operates at full capacity from Nursery through Year 6, including a specialist centre for speech, communication, and language needs. The academy offers a high-quality, inclusive education within modern facilities, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It fosters a safe, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a focus on resilience, motivation, and consistent pastoral care, the academy promotes strong values and collaboration among staff to ensure the best outcomes for all learners.

The academy has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted at their recent inspection in November 2021, having been evaluated as outstanding in each of the five areas of inspection, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision.

"Leaders and staff benefit greatly from Leigh Academies Trust’s wealth of expertise. ,The extensive training programme from the trust ensures all staff develop professionally in their craft. Senior leaders offer the right support and coaching to develop new subject leaders’ knowledge. Staff are glowing in their praise for leaders’ support and care shown to them. They say the principal’s door is always open to staff if they need to talk". - Ofsted 2021

"At Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, we are committed to providing a quality, inclusive education where all children are able to achieve their full potential, building on a firm foundation of secure reading, writing and number skills." - Julie Forsythe, Principal

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Talent Manager)
• Address:Cherry Orchard, Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 1AD
• Telephone: 01322 242011
• Email: info@cherryorchard.latrust.org.uk

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