Alleyn's - Gardener

South East London
Alleyn's
Competitive
Full-time

Summary

Alleyn's School based in Dulwich, South London, seeks to appoint a Gardener to join the enthusiastic and professional support team.

Detail

Alleyn's School based in Dulwich, South London, seeks to appoint a Gardener to join the enthusiastic and professional support team.

The successful applicant will help maintain the large proportion of the school estate set aside for gardens, ensuring it provides an excellent ‘first impression’ to the school and is sector-leading in its appearance and biodiversity.

The candidate will be passionate about horticulture, with a good knowledge of plant care and seasonal garden maintenance. Responsibilities include planting, weeding, pruning, and ensuring the school grounds are safe, attractive, and welcoming for students, visitors and staff. A proactive attitude, the ability to work as part of a team, and a relevant horticultural qualiﬁcation (to Level 2) or equivalent experience.

The position is available on a full-time basis, all year round. Working hours will normally be Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Summer and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Winter.

The salary will start from £28,000 per annum with the potential for a higher rate depending on experience and qualifications.

For this role, the School are looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and confident communicating with a wide range of people, including pupils, parents, and colleagues.

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and career progression. In addition, all staff have access to excellent facilities and resources, along with a range of fantastic benefits, which can be found in our Working at Alleyn’s brochure and on our website.

Please click here to apply.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, you are very welcome to contact the HR Department (jobs@alleyns.org.uk, 0208 299 8055).

Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.