Assistant Gardener

4 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent College Full time

School- Kent College, Canterbury- Location- Canterbury, Kent- Contract Type- Permanent- Hours- Part Time- Salary- £14,976 per annum- Posted- 1st May 2024- Expires- 24th May 2024 11:59 PM- Start Date- As Soon As Possible- Job ID- 1418971- Job Reference- Assistant Gardener**JOB OVERVIEW**

We are looking for an Assistant Gardener / Groundsperson to join our Estates team at Kent College.

As a vital member of the support team, the Assistant Gardener will be required to assist with the maintenance and development of the school’s grounds and sports facilities, as well as occasionally assisting the wider Estates & Operations team if required. The postholder will be required to work at the Junior School, Senior School and Moat Lane sites as and when required.

**WHY CHOOSE US**

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the center of London by train. The Senior School (11 - 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.

The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.

**THE POSITION**

The position is 24 hours per week, 3 days a week, full year, and the hourly rate of pay is the Real Living Wage (£14,976 gross per annum based on 24 hours per week).

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, House and Tech-scheme, cycle to work scheme...

Interviews will be held the week commencing 27 May 2024

**Safeguarding Statement:
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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