Groundsperson Apprentice

We are seeking an Apprentice Grounds Operative to join the Grounds team within our friendly and professional Estates Department. Working toward the Apprenticeship Standard Horticulture - Horticulture or Landscape Operative Level 2, ideally starting in January 2025. Duties range from pitch and grass preparation, machinery maintenance, gardening, landscaping and tree-care whilst also supporting the daily operations of the schools and delivering specific projects.
This is a practical role facilitating the proper functioning of the schools to ensure a safe and high-quality working, learning and recreational environment. Successful applicants will want to provide a class-leading service to staff, pupils and visitors and be enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy and reliable. The successful applicant will be provided with a range of initial and ongoing Health and Safety and skill development training.
This is a full-time, 37.30pm with an hours unpaid break, Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to occasionally work outside normal working hours and these hours can be claimed as time off in lieu. This is a fixed term contract initially.
This is a Foundation wide role, based at Princethorpe College with occasional duties at The Crescent and Crackley Hall Schools.
The salary for this role is initially £10 per hour.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Further details and an application form are available from the foundation website:theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/join-us
The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Princethorpe Foundation. Registered office Princethorpe College, Rugby.