GROUNDS PERSON

Full-Time, Permanent

We cannot accept applications via indeed; if you wish to apply please complete one of our school application forms which can be found on our website.

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King’s Bruton is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 370 pupils aged 13-18.

We are looking to recruit an experienced “can do” Grounds Person here at King's School.

Reporting to the Foundation Director of Grounds, you will be joining a hardworking and happy team who always strives to deliver the best. This is a varied role, where you will carry out routine maintenance of all school grounds including maintenance of all sports pitches, general upkeep of sports equipment and maintenance of equipment and assisting the Director of Grounds as required.

You will have experience in general grounds work and hold the appropriate qualifications or have had training in gardening and grounds work. To succeed in this role, you will be expected to be flexible with excellent communication skills.

Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is full time position, working 40 hours per week with a rota to work weekends during the Summer Term.

We offer a competitive salary including the following benefits:-

· School Fee Remission Scheme

· Pension scheme

· Death in Service Benefit

· Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Free meals when on duty

· Free car parking available

This role will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Applications

We cannot accept applications via indeed; if you wish to apply please complete one of our school application forms which can be found on our website.

Further details may be obtained from the King’s website: https://www.kingsbruton.com/about-us/vacancies

Closing date: 12:00 noon on Friday 20th September 2024.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position.

King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/09/2024
Reference ID: GRP020924