Minibus Driver - Fixed Term

Northfleet School for Girls Co-Operative Learning , Northfleet

Ref:KCC886-4040-422S
Posted:11/09/2023
Pay:KR3 £4,865 per annum
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:29/09/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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Northfleet School for Girls is seeking to recruit a Minibus Driver to collect Sixth Form students from a local train station in the morning and then the reverse journey after school.

The role is for 10 hours per week (Monday to Friday) and 38 weeks per year (term time only). The working pattern involves working for 2 hours per day, 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour at the end of the school day (this hour varies by day of the week). The full working pattern is detailed in the attached job description. The role is offered on a one year fixed term contract initially. Previous experience in a driving role would be advantageous but is not essential as training will be given

To be considered you must:

Have held a driving license for at least 12 months which is clean with a category D1 designation
Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS / online checks
Be punctual and reliable

Due to the wide range of trips and visits the school undertakes during the academic year there may also be the opportunity for additional hours. Additional hours would not be guaranteed and maybe outside of 'normal' school hours.

Why work at our school?

A clear commitment to staff wellbeing through our wellbeing charter, including workload reviews, wellbeing meeting slots, paid staff social organiser, wellbeing spaces and free use of our professional fitness suite
Opportunity to be involved in a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs, trips, DofE, Forest School and the Northfleet Community Farm
Outstanding facilities, including our community farm, fitness suite, recording studio, expansive library, new MUGA and professional performing arts spaces.
Performance management reviews take place annually in September with the opportunity for a performance related pay increase once an employee is eligible i.e. has been employed long enough for evidence to be provided

Please visit our website www.nsfg.org.uk and see the attached documents for further information on the school and the role.

We welcome any candidate who may wish to visit for an informal tour or conversation in advance of applying. If you would like to take up this opportunity please contact Mrs Annable to arrange - j.annable@nsfg.org.uk .

Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 statutory guidance.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before.

Information about the school

“'We are like a big family. I enjoy coming to work because of the staff and the students are all so polite” Staff survey 2024

Our vision is that all students should "dream big and achieve" through the following:

High expectations in all aspects of school life including uniform, attendance, behaviour and academic achievement
Working together through truly valuing a positive working relationship with staff, students and parents
Enjoying the journey, we strongly believe that all involved in our community can enjoy being at our school and create lasting positive memories.

We are at a very exciting stage of realising our aspirational vision through the following:

Very strong academic achievement, significantly above Kent similar school averages
Continued oversubscription across the school
A key emphasis that we are not an exam factory, we seek to develop the whole person with equal importance to academic performance
Valuing and developing our committed staff team through wellbeing support and further career opportunities
A strong financial position allowing us to invest for the future

Further quotes from our 2024 staff survey include;

'The staff are very friendly and helpful at NSFG and have made me feel very welcomed at the school'

'Good understanding and support by SLT of personal circumstances'

'The behaviour policy is effective, especially when it comes to minimising disruption in the classroom'

'I feel that there is an open door policy where I am able to have effective conversations with my team and SLT- I feel like we are a team working together, with the same purpose'

'I feel valued in my role and feel fully supported by my line manager'

'Behaviour is excellent'

'Good relationship between SLT and teaching staff'

''Family feel' amongst staff, sense of cohesion. SLT support - no 'them and us', feel you can go to anyone in SLT with a concern or for support'

''Supportive, friendly colleagues. Happy and well-behaved students. Great use of IT resources across the school to support teaching and learning.'

''I absolutely love my job being able to support a range of students and work along side some really hardworking and caring peers!'

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs J Annable HR Co-ordinator
Address:Hall Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8AQ
Telephone: 01474 831020
Email: personnel@nsfg.org.uk

Documents

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