Groundsperson / Landscaping

Job Title: Grounds Team Member at St Joseph's College, Ipswich

Company: St Joseph's College

St Joseph's College, located in Ipswich, is a dynamic independent day and boarding school that caters to over 600 students. Our institution offers a diverse educational experience that nurtures the holistic development of young boys and girls through a range of academic and extracurricular activities.

At St Joseph's College, we are dedicated to fostering well-rounded individuals who constantly strive to excel in all aspects of their school life and beyond.

Our reputation for innovative teaching and academic excellence spans from the Prep School to the Senior School and Sixth Form.

We are in search of a proactive individual to join our Grounds team and work collaboratively with the Estates manager to ensure the seamless operation of the College on a day-to-day basis.

You will play a crucial role in maintaining various outdoor sports facilities like cricket, rugby, football, and netball across the picturesque 60-acre campus. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in preparing and upkeeping sports pitches, operating horticultural machinery, ensuring safety standards, and tending to garden borders and beds within the school premises. Horticultural and arboricultural expertise would be advantageous for this role.

As an organization, we adhere to a set of core values that guide both our students and staff towards success.

This position presents a valuable opportunity to become part of a highly supportive community that prioritizes your professional growth and offers a host of additional benefits.

• Completion of IOG/GMA Training Level 1 & 2 is preferred
• National/Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2 Sports Turf Maintenance or similar certifications are desirable
• Formal training in manual handling is required
• Must possess a valid clean driving licence

The College may conduct interviews before the deadline, so early applications are recommended.

St Joseph's College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, the selected candidate will undergo necessary child protection screenings, including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that applications must be submitted using the official College's Application Form.