Gardener

Summary:

Gardener needed to maintain and enhance school gardens and outdoor spaces.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of excellence, committed to fostering personal development and academic achievement in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the school’s gardens and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are presented to a consistently high standard throughout the year. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic and historic educational setting, working with a dedicated team to create welcoming and inspiring outdoor environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the school’s gardens, lawns, borders, and landscape areas to a consistently high standard.
• Carry out seasonal planting and ensure the upkeep of all outdoor spaces throughout the year.
• Support the preparation of outdoor areas for school events and activities.
• Collaborate with the grounds team to ensure the school environment is welcoming and well-maintained.
• Contribute to the development of the wider grounds across multiple sites within the school group.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in all gardening activities.
• Assist with the maintenance of garden tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Stay up to date with best practices in horticulture and sustainable gardening.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in garden maintenance and horticultural work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality results.
• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with the use of garden tools and equipment.

Preferred

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of sustainable gardening practices.
• Experience with seasonal planting and landscape design.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.