Gardener/Groundstaff Oundle, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener / Groundsperson to join the dedicated team who are responsible for keeping the School’s grounds and gardens in peak condition all year round.
Salary £22,651 per annum
The Role
Oundle School is spread throughout the historic town of Oundle, and owns and maintains extensive grounds, gardens, and sports surfaces, which are fully used throughout the year. As part of the Grounds and Gardens team, you will undertake preparation and maintenance duties under the control of a supervisor to provide first-class sports facilities and amenity areas.
Hours of duty are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with one 30-minute paid meal break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break daily (40 paid hours per week). The role involves seasonal overtime requirements which will be based on a rota and may include evening and weekend work.
THE SCHOOL
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.
A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.
Living in Oundle
We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.
To apply
If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: 2 October 2023
Interview date: TBC
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE
Email c/o: [email protected] or Tel: 01832 277193
Application Pack and
Supplement to the
Oundle and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are 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.
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