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We are seeking to appoint a full time Gardener, who will report to the Grounds and Gardens Manager. This is a 52 week role, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 25 days annual leave, with a six months probationary period. Extra hours, including weekends, may be worked by mutual agreement with the Facilities Manager. Weekend work is at an enhanced rate. Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in all general day to day duties including: prepping/planting/pruning beds, shrubs & trees, lawn mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, leaf blowing and collection, soft landscaping, weed control and litter removal, helping to maintain the general cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds;
• Safe use of horticultural tools/machinery, and their care, cleaning and storage after use;
• Assist with watering beds and pots;
• Assist with the design and planting of display areas;
• Spreading of grit salt during periods of ice and manual snow clearance from footpaths;
• Work in all weathers in various locations around the campus alone and alongside the Grounds and Gardens Manager;
• Maintaining health, safety and security in the workplace and complying with school procedures and guidelines, including manual handling;
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required of the post;
• Undertake such other duties and training requested by Grounds and Gardens Manager and the Bursar.
Person Specification:
• Holds Level 2 certificate in practical horticulture
• Holds a full clean driving licence
• Holds a PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate
• Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Is able to plan time effectively and be well organised
• Is flexible and resilient and able to adapt quickly to new environments and challenges
• Has good inter-personal skills
• Is reliable and trustworthy, and able to work effectively with limited supervision
Start date as soon as possible. The closing date for applications - 18 July 2025. Ibstock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For further information on our Child Protection policies, please see here. Safeguarding checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.


• Holds Level 2 certificate in practical horticulture
• Holds a full clean driving licence
• Holds a PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate
• Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Is able to plan time effectively and be well organised
• Is flexible and resilient and able to adapt quickly to new environments and challenges
• Has good inter-personal skills
• Is reliable and trustworthy, and able to work effectively with limited supervision
  
  This is a 52 week role, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 25 days annual leave, with a six months probationary period.
Extra hours, including weekends, may be worked by mutual agreement with the Facilities Manager. Weekend work is at an enhanced rate.