Ipswich School - Ipswich IP1 3SG Salary negotiable Full-time (annualised hours of 1950) Permanent Reference: 0900 Required as soon as possible. Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 130 schools in the country and is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399, moving to our present site in 1852. The original buildings stand in front of fine modern classrooms, science laboratories and an award-winning sports hall. These, together with the school library and performing arts centre, face the school field. There are further extensive playing fields within easy walking distance and our sports centre, with further grass pitches and sand-dressed artificial pitches for hockey and netball, is based at Rushmere. Our Westwood Boarding House, just five minutes' walk away on Constitution Hill, is set in wooded grounds, and our Anglesea Heights Boarding House is located adjacent to the Senior School. The school benefits from a dedicated team of Estates staff who work to maintain and continually improve the school’s buildings and grounds. We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic person who will take pride in ensuring the school always looks its best. We offer a range of sports (including hockey, rugby, cricket, netball, tennis, football and athletics). You will assist in maintaining our sports pitches and grounds to a very high standard. You will be able to work independently as well as in a small team, and be responsible, positive in your approach, willing and flexible and able to get on well with others. You will primarily be based at the Senior School (located on Henley Road) and our Notcutts (Senior School) Sports Field, which is located nearby, but you will be required to work at other school sites on a regular basis to ensure that the school’s grounds are kept in excellent order at all times. You will be working with the Grounds Manager to ensure that all sports pitches and grounds are prepared and ready for use throughout the year. Working hours: An annualised hours contract (total 1950 hours) is in operation to ensure that the school runs smoothly (which may mean longer days on some occasions, and shorter days on others, and will be directed by the Grounds Manager). The typical working hours are as follows, but as explained above, these timings may change to reflect seasonal requirements - 7.30 am – 4pm (with a one hour break for lunch) throughout the year (7½ hours per day, 37.5 hours per standard week, plus very occasional weekend work as required. Benefits Competitive starting salary (negotiable) 20 working days’ paid holiday per year, plus public holidays. One extra day’s holiday may be taken for each completed 2 years’ of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days Opportunity to join a defined contribution pension scheme (with 10% employer contributions), and you will benefit from 3x salary death in service cover After 3 years’ service with the school you will be entitled to generous fee remission Access to Smarthealth, an employee wellbeing app with 24/7 GP access and mental health support Free lunch in the dining hall during term time, and free use of the school’s swimming pool and gym. To find out more: Please contact Syd Townsend, Grounds Manager, on 07935 342660 for an informal discussion or more information about this post. How to apply: We would encourage you to download an application form and a full job description for this role using the links below or contact the HR team on 01473 408300 hripswich.school Please read the job description (pdf) carefully and complete the application form (docx) Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to: Jem Cranfield, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email hripswich.school. Please apply as soon as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. Closing date: midday, 12 November 2024. Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.