Introduction

Passionate about horticulture? Join us as an Apprentice Grounds Person! Help transform our wonderfully diverse site, developing our allotment, trees, & veg garden, pond & nature area; whilst maintaining all of the extensive fields and hedgerows. You'll play a hands-on role in making our grounds the best they can be. Ready to dig in?

About the Employer

We are a Nursery and Primary School in the heart of Ash, with a growing population, currently 1 form and growing to 2 year on year.

What You'll Do

Manage the whole site
Maintain the grass areas
Develop class gardens
Expand the allotment
Diversify the pond
Work alongside children to improve their skills and knowledge
Keep paths and walkways clear from vegetation

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship is the platform for a full-time permanent post.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Compassionate
Honest
Integrity

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4 (C)

Course Information

Course: Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Number of Hours: 36 (1 day for training each week of term time) Lunch break length: 20 mins Start Time: This is flexible 8.30-9.30am Finish Time: This is flexible to time started 3.30-4.30pm Days TBC.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: ACTIVATE LEARNING

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