Groundskeeper

Northease Manor School Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lewes is looking for a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain the school's grounds and outdoor areas to the highest standard. This role is essential for creating a safe and welcoming environment for students with special educational needs. Ideal candidates should have extensive horticultural knowledge and expertise in plant care, contributing positively to the school's community.

Qualifications

• Extensive horticultural knowledge and expertise in caring for trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers.
• Ability to maintain outdoor areas to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and cultivate the school's external grounds and outdoor areas.
• Ensure grounds are safe, attractive, and supportive for students.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Expertise in plant care

Job description

Northease Manor School is looking to recruit a full time groundskeeper. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming SEND school where you can enrich lives and truly make a difference.

As a Groundskeeper, you will work proactively and independently under the direction of the Site Manager, ensuring the school’s external grounds and outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standard.

This role requires extensive horticultural knowledge, including expertise in the care and cultivation of a wide variety of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers. The Groundskeeper will ensure the grounds are safe, attractive, and supportive of learning throughout the changing seasons, contributing to a calm and welcoming environment for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a member of Northease Manor School staff, you are expected to perform any reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Site Manager or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.