Reed's School - Gardener

Summary

We are looking to appoint a Gardener to join our team responsible for the maintenance and general condition of our grounds.

Detail

The School is set in 40 acres with extensive sporting facilities. The purpose of the role will be to assist the Head Gardener with the maintenance and development of our grounds. This will include general maintenance of gardens, planters and planting beds across the School and staff housing. The role holder will primarily work in five acres of garden areas, however, will be required to work across the school site as needed by the school.

The role-holder will report to the Head Gardener in the first instance and the Head Grounds-person in the absence of the Gardener.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the planting beds, tubs, planters, troughs and hanging baskets to the school estate to include planting, pruning, mowing, weeding and clearing, strimming and edging.
• Prepare and plant new beds, tubs, planters, troughs and hanging baskets as required.
• Assist in the development, planning and design of garden areas.
• Hedge cutting as directed.
• Maintain knowledge and be competent in the use of hand mowers, strimmer’s, hedge cutters and blowers. Training will be provided.
• The maintenance and mowing of lawns and grassed areas.
• Have an awareness of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1984. Wear and use personal protective equipment and safety devices that are provided by management for your protection. Carry out risk assessment and follow Safe Systems of Work.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of all Gardens Department plant, machinery and equipment as appropriate.
• Undertake such other comparable duties as the Head Gardener, Head Groundsperson or Operations Director may require from time to time.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Documents

• Privacy Notice for Staff, Other Staff and Volunteers PDF Document
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedure PDF Document
• Gardener - JD (Jan26) PDF Document