Job Title: Driver

Location: The Aspire Academy

Grade/Scale: NJC Spine 5-6 - £24,790 - £25,183 FTE (pro rata based on hours worked)

Contract: 20 hours per week – Monday-Friday; Term Time Only, split shifts required. Fixed Term for 12 months with a view to making permanent.

The Aspire Academy Free School Trust is seeking to appoint a Driver(s) and/or Escort(s) to transport our pupils to and from school each day.

DRIVER:  It is essential the successful applicant holds a clean, cat D1 driving license.  The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the locality and experience of transporting school-aged young people.

Main duties will include:

·         Responsibility for the vehicle condition and road worthiness (daily checks).

·         Driving in a considerate manner and conforming to the Highway Code.

·         Responsibility for the safety and safeguarding of the passengers, on and off the vehicle.

·         Helping the Escort in assisting passengers on/off the vehicle.

·         Assisting in the co-ordination of travel routes with other drivers.

·         Sharing information with appropriate school staff regarding pupils.

The successful applicant(s), will have the following personal attributes:

·         A positive and professional manner.

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         Flexible, resilient, a good team player and be relentlessly reasonable.

·         Ability to adhere to the Aspire ethos, vision and values.

The Aspire Academy, part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and young people in their care. As such the post holder is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and regular safeguarding training. 

The Aspire Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about The Aspire Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include: 

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) 

- Generous holiday entitlement 

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.  

- Access to National College CPD platform.  

For further information, please contact Louise Laing (Finance and HR Manager) on llaing@theaspireacademy.org.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date