Grounds Staff

18 hours ago


Oakham, United Kingdom OAKHAM SCHOOL Full time

Role Title: Grounds Staff (Casual)

Contract: Zero Hours, Fixed Term Contract

Required From: March 2025 to August 2025

Hours of Work: Zero hours-based contract

Rate of Pay: National Living Wage 

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2 February 2025

About the Role

The Grounds and Gardens Department at Oakham School is responsible for the upkeep and development of the School’s extensive range of sports facilities. We are currently seeking to appoint a number of Grounds Staff on a casual basis to join our busy Grounds and Gardens Department.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Grounds and Gardens Department to maintain and prepare all aspects of the School’s sports areas and grounds, to ensure the successful sporting curriculum which is an integral part of school life at Oakham and commercial use by external parties.

Reporting to the Head of Grounds and Gardens, you will be joining a hardworking and happy team who always strives to deliver the best playing surface possible. This includes ensuring the pitches are safe, functional and visually appealing.

Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits Package:
Pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, free meals during term time and use of pool and gym, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply:
Safer Recruitment:
Oakham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

Pay: Up to £33,230.24 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/03/2025


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