Gardener

3 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

Job Introduction
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Gardener to join our team.

The Gardener creates a positive visual impact for pupils, parents and visitors by providing a high standard of site presentation.

The Gardener works independently with direction from the Facilities Manager and Head Groundsman to maintain and develop the gardens and grounds at the Senior School campus.

The Gardener also assists the wider facilities team in the general operation of the school, site and buildings by undertaking janitorial tasks such as minor maintenance, moving furniture and porterage duties.

Normal working hours are 0800 -1600 Monday to Friday.

Main Responsibilities
To undertake general day to day duties to include but not limited to:

- Grass cutting and lawn care.
- Hedge cutting.
- Leaf collection.
- Hard and soft landscaping.
- Maintaining garden furniture and structures.
- To maintain border areas, ensuring that weeding and pruning is carried out regularly as required.
- To maintain free-standing planters which involves pruning, watering and renewing.
- The safe use of pesticides and other chemicals/treatments in line with COSHH regulations.
- To strim back wild areas as required.
- To keep compost areas tidy and regularly maintained.
- To maintain greenhouses, including propagation.
- To order and collect seeds, plugs or nursery stock as required.
- To collect petrol for the lawn mowers as required.
- To use and maintain safely gardening tools, equipment and machinery.

Assist and occasionally manage small gardening projects e.g., new planting areas, assisting academic staff and pupils with gardening projects.

**Essential**:

- Current clean driving license
- RHS level 2 qualification in horticulture or similar
- Ability to use own initiative and be able to work individually and as part of team
- A good standard of competency across a range of grounds disciplines
- Ability to plan and prioritise work
- A can-do attitude with a hands on practical approach
- Highly motivated with a willingness to work in all weathers
- Physically fit and alert (a significant level of physical effort is required)
- Willing to travel between school sites using school van (or suitable alternative)

**Desirable**:

- A first aid certificate (training can be provided)
- Spraying weed-killer certificate
- Ability to adapt to new technology and new ways of working
- Experience of operating the main grounds machinery (training can be provided if necessary)
- Experience of amenity horticulture
- A basic knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Flexibility - able to cover for colleagues across a wide spectrum of roles

About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

Package Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.

Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

- Generous pension (11% employer contribution)
- Free gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Programme including discounts to a number of major retailers, holiday, electric car and cycle to work schemes, as well as health and well-being option
- Fee discount
- A three course lunch is provided during term time


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