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Groundsperson

1 month ago

StratforduponAvon, United Kingdom The Croft Preparatory School Full time

Due to our current Groundsperson reducing their hours we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time person to join the Maintenance Team.

**You will have a passion for the outdoors and be physically able to work outdoors in all weathers with a high level of manual work.**

Full time hours are 7.30-4.30 (with a paid lunch break - lunch is also provided) during term time (35 weeks). Non-term time hours are 8.00am-4.00pm.

The Croft Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school for children from 3 to 11 years old, situated in a beautiful 30-acre site, in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon.

The role is to maintain and upkeep the school grounds to a high standard.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain the School grounds, including, but not limited, to carrying out mowing, ground aeration, weeding, strimming, leaf blowing and planting
- Prepare pitches (e.g. cricket and rounders) and athletics tracks as required, including line marking
- Carry out routine maintenance to grass cutting machinery and other equipment
- Carry out treatment of areas with fertilizer/weed killers, as permitted, and in accordance with safety considerations
- Oversee and maintain the safe condition of playgrounds, driveways, pathways, drains and car parking areas. Snow clearance and salting of pathways, roads and car parks
- Maintain shrubs / plants in beds in accordance with good horticultural practice. Includes pruning, mulching, border maintenance and monitoring signs of pest/disease infestations and treating appropriately
- Hedge cutting and seasonal renovation
- Assist with stewarding and car parking duties
- Assist with school events and functions, including the erection and dismantling of staging, setting up chairs and setting up displays (display boards, signs, banners and flags)
- Ad hoc painting and decorating
- Correctly report faults, breakdowns or other issues to Estates Manager in a timely manner
- Work with others to plan and co-ordinate work, as appropriate
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in horticultural/landscaping and attend relevant courses and disseminate information to colleagues
- Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening, as required
- Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly
- Contribute to, and be supportive of the school’s development plan and take accountability for identified areas of development

We are looking for someone who is hard working with high expectations; enthusiastic and resourceful with a “can do” attitude; previous experience of maintaining grounds/landscaping; operational experience in grounds, horticultural and sport pitch maintenance (including cricket wicket preparation).

We are developing a Growth Mindset ethos for all. Therefore we expect all staff to have the enthusiasm and ability to inspire, motivate, develop and innovate, together with the desire to make a difference.

**The Croft Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,805.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We take the health and safety of our staff, pupils and parents very seriously. Please see our website for the COVID-19 Risk Assessment and precautions.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/04/2023
Reference ID: 22/23 Grounds
Expected start date: 05/06/2023

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