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Assistant Grounds Maintenance

Assistant Grounds Maintenance


Gloucester

School St Rose’s Special School
Address Stratford Lawn, Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL5 4AP
01453 763793
E-MAIL joiningourteam@stroses.org.uk
Web Site www.stroses.org.uk

Post Title (Subject) Assistant Grounds Maintenance
Grade NJC Grade 4, Scale point 7 – 10 Salary £25,584 - £26,835 per annum pro rata (pay award pending). Actual starting salary 11hrs/ week = £7,606
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Part Time (11 hours)
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 20/08/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.
Start date: September 2025 or ASAP
Hours to be negotiated 11 hrs /week

1 year Fixed Term Contract in the first instance with potential to be 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. 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 is an inspiring, stimulating and rewarding place to work, where new challenges abound. We recognize that our staff are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our staff is critical to our success. We offer all our staff the following staff benefits:

• A supportive ethos and well-being of all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme through Care First
• Employer contributions to Nest Pensions or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Free meals for care staff working evenings and weekends
• Free parking
• Free use of our hydrotherapy swimming pool on a Monday evening (term time only)
• Non-teaching staff salaries are in line with NJC bands and NHS Bands
• Paid study support (criteria applies)
• Subsidised fees for our on-site Nursery
• Subsidised lunches
• Very generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching staff equating to 30 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time or term time only posts)
 

Candidates will require an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references prior to taking up the post. Applications should be made by our application form only. CV’s will not be accepted. For an application pack, please see our website http://stroses.org.uk or application on Eteach website. Alternatively, please email joiningourteam@stroses.org.uk .

For an informal conversation about the position, please contact Sarah Mills, Business Manager on 01453 763793. Visits are warmly welcomed. If you would like to visit, please contact our school office on 01453 763793 to arrange a suitable time to meet either before, after or during the school day.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Salary: starting salary 11hrs/ week = £7,606

Hours Per Week: Hours Part Time (11 hours)

To Apply: Contact the advertiser directly using the 'Contact Information' provided on this page.

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