An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows School for a Gardener. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled grounds person in our Site Team. The experienced individual who is passionate about maintaining our school grounds. You will be an important member of our school team and will have a positive approach to this key role.
We are looking for:
A Gardener who has experience of maintaining school or similar grounds who:
1. Enjoys working outdoors
2. Be sensitive to the needs of our students
3. Well-motivated with an eye for detail
4. Is flexible and open to new ideas
5. Is a team player
6. Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
Online Search:
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (1 day)
Grade: Band B - £24,027 – £24,404 (pro rata) 7.5 hours per week (1 day) 52 weeks per year, plus 1 day INSET
Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU
Closing Date: Monday 31st March 2025 at 9am
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Week beginning 7th April 2025
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