Seasonal Gardener

2 weeks ago


Wells, United Kingdom Wells Cathedral School Full time

**Job title**:Seasonal Gardener / Grounds Operative

**Hours**:40 hours per week, 8am-5pm five days per week
From 1 March - 31 August 2024
However the postholder may be asked to work further hours in connection
with School events/functions (this will include some evening/weekend work)

**Salary**:Band A Point 17 (£22,338) pro rata, FTE

**Reports to**:Head of Grounds & Gardens

**Prime function**:To maintain the gardens and sports facilities throughout the whole school

**Key Responsibilities**:
To maintain and improve the school gardens and sports facilities as directed
To monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others
To undertake training and re-qualification when required
To develop personal performance and maintain working relationships throughout the School
To drive school transport when necessary to transport goods around the School, for the better performance of your role
To assist with other specific tasks when directed by the Head of Grounds & Gardens, Senior
Gardener or Facilities Manager
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons with whom there is contract and ensure compliance with the school’s child protection statement at all times

**Duties**:

- Collaborative teamwork
- Actively supporting the HGG & Senior Gardener with the Every Activities Rota and GG planned projects
- Grass and hedge cutting
- Strimming, pruning and weeding
- Planning and planting of trees and shrubs
- Landscaping
- Sweeping and blowing of pathways and playgrounds
- Maintenance of tools and machinery
- Keeping working environments clean and tidy
- Give general assistance to grounds and/or maintenance teams as and when required
- Assisting caretakers, grounds and maintenance teams in time of flood or snow

This Job Description outlines the duties for the time being of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Promoting Safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of support and ensure equal opportunities for all
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £22,338.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person


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