Grounds and Gardens Operative (Stamford School)
Location: Stamford, UK
Salary: £25,397 per annum.
Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Sunday, 9th March 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 17th March 2025
About Us
Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.
We strive to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and encourages a love of learning. Stamford strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education. Our students leave us with a flexible, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future.
We also believe that a student’s emotional well-being is paramount to their overall success. Our Pastoral care system is embedded in our daily school life, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and understood.
Job Description
Stamford School is looking for a Grounds and Gardens Operative to join the Grounds and Gardens team, working within a small team across the 3 main sites that make up the school estates. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working outdoors as part of a small team ensuring a safe, attractive, and well-presented environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role includes general horticultural duties, groundskeeping, and assisting with the maintenance of sports pitches and external facilities.
As part of our dedicated estates team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school’s outdoor areas remain safe, attractive, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors.
Experience in various aspects of grounds & garden maintenance is preferred but training will be given with opportunities for the right candidate to undertake further specialised training. You will enjoy being part of a busy, hard-working team which makes a significant contribution to the life of the Schools.
The role is for 40 hours per week, with some Saturdays needed in the period April to July (time off in lieu or paid overtime). Typical daily working hours will be 0700 - 1530.
This role attracts an annual salary of £25,397, plus benefits including Smart Health & Wellbeing Support, a lunch when on duty and a generous annual leave allowance.
Desired Criteria
* Relevant qualifications in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or sports turf management (e.g., NVQ Level 2, RHS, PA1/PA6 spraying certification).
* Experience maintaining sports pitches and artificial playing surfaces.
* Good knowledge of risk assessments and COSHH.
* Experience working in a school or similar environment.
* Good teamwork and communication skills.
* Have a ‘can do’ approach to work.
* Full driving license.
If you would like to discuss details of this post informally in the first instance, please contact Anthony Jones, Head of Grounds & Gardens, at ajones@ses.lincs.sch.uk or 07949562592.
Closing date for applications: 9th March 2025. Interviews are to be held week commencing 17th March 2025.
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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