Groundsperson/ Grounds Maintenance

Our Client is seeking to employ a Grounds Maintenance operative to assist the Senior Grounds Maintenance and Head of Estates to manage all Grounds Maintenance across our schools. There is flexibility for full time or part time positions for this role with the part time option being 3 days per week minimum.
Key aspects of the role are:
· Being responsible for the ground’s maintenance and landscaping across all our schools
· Working as part of a team, and under direction of the Senior Grounds Maintenance
· Completing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure our schools’ grounds are well-presented and well-kept
· Operating both hand-held and powered machinery
· Understanding basic health and safety requirements
The successful candidate must be able to travel to Belvedere Junior School each day which is where the working day starts and finishes. A full clean driving licence is desirable, but transportation between schools is provided. The working hours are 7am – 3:30pm, but are flexible subject to the requirements of the season.
Our Client is a primary multi academy trust with schools across London and South East England. All their schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Together you will continue to grow and embed an inclusive culture of high aspirations where a commitment to putting children first is the norm. Our client puts children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All their schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.
We take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
· A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
· High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
· Excellent CPD opportunities.
· Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
· Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
· Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.