Bede's Trust requires a creative and proactive individual to join the Grounds Department as a Gardener at our welcoming Senior School.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the care and maintenance of all gardens, flower beds, landscaped areas, and green spaces on the school’s premises. The role ensures that the school’s gardens are visually appealing, well-maintained, and aligned with the school’s aesthetic and environmental goals. You will be working closely with our Head of Gardening and Horticulture to assist with planning planting schedules and ensuring safe gardening practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a qualification in horticulture, garden design, or a related field and is able to creatively think of garden designs and seasonal planting schemes. It is essential that applicants have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in horticulture or garden management.
This is a Permanent, Full Time position, working Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year with the hours of 07:30 - 16:30 including 1 hour unpaid break per day.
Offering an attractive salary of £26,738.42 per annum along with a range of staff benefits including:
1. A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
2. Competitive rates of pay
3. A generous company pension with salary exchange options
4. Employee Assistance Programme
5. Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership
6. Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
7. Lunch provided for daytime hours
8. Free onsite parking at the Senior School
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities, and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.
For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs; applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.
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