Assistant Grounds Maintenance

NJC Grade 4, Scale point 7-10 Salary £25,584-£26,835 per annum pro rata.

Days/Times Hours to be negotiated

Starting Date September 25th or sooner

Status: 1yr FTC in the first instance with potential to become permanent

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Grounds Maintenance to work all year round.

We are looking for a reliable, conscientious gardener to work as part of the grounds maintenance
team with an eye for detail who can bring a bit of magic to our gardens so that students, staff and
visitors can enjoy them at their best! You will report to the Business Manager and there will be a
modest budget for new planting.

You will be responsible for helping to keep the lawns mowed and in good order, lawn edges tidy,
prune the shrubs as appropriate, re-plant some of the borders and pots as appropriate, keep weeds
under control and take pride in the site.

St Rose's provision is from 2 to 25 years; a nursery, a non-maintained special school for students
from 5 to 19 and St Martin’s an independent specialist college for students from 19 to 25. Our
students have physical and sensory disabilities, learning and communication difficulties and complex
health needs.

St Rose’s is an inspiring, stimulating and rewarding place to work, where new challenges abound.
We have a strong commitment to supporting staff in continuing their professional development, and
we offer many ways to achieve this. Our staff enjoy a strong sense of community and professional
support, as well as a lively and cheerful environment to work in. In addition, there are many other
benefits for staff including a central Stroud location with easy access to buses and trains, on-site
parking, attractive grounds, low-cost lunches and subsidised nursery places.

Candidates will require an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references prior to taking up the post. Applications should be made by application form only. CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal conversation about this position, please contact Sarah Mills on the number to the right of this advert.

For an application pack, please see our website by clicking on Apply Now. Alternatively, please email via the email to the right of this advert.

St Rose’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people,
and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment.