Reports to: Grounds Supervisor

Summary and main purpose:
To maintain the school’s extensive grounds and gardens to a high standard and support the Head of Grounds and
Gardens as required. Flexibility in this role is also required.

Applications will be accepted by completion of an application form via My New Term on the vacanices page of our website www. aldenham.com/other-information/job- opportunities/. CVs alone will not be accepted.

The key tasks of the role are:
1. Maintain the three playing fields and artificial Turf pitch (principal sports played are football, hockey, athletics
and cricket).
2. Maintain the playing surfaces in a suitable condition for the particular sport in season at that time (including
setting out and marking pitches).
3. At the end of each season erecting and dismantling relevant goals etc.
4. Maintenance of goals, sightscreens and storage areas.
5. Maintenance of boundary fences, hedges, ditches, verges, car parks and paths.
6. Care and maintenance of trees on site to include low level pruning, clearance and replanting.
7. Maintain the gardens as instructed, including the flower beds, hanging baskets, tubs and pots, summer and
winter bedding plants, wildlife area and mow and strim grass areas.
8. To help the Estates Team in snow clearing as needed.
9. Maintain and clean machinery.
10. Knowledge of and adherence with all Health & Safety Regulations.
11. Attend and participate in regular departmental meetings and sharing ideas.
12. Any other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time after consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in horticulture : Desirable
Full driving licence: Essential

Experience

Experience in amenity sports turf gained in a similar position: Essential
Experience of agricultural machinery: Desirable

Personal Attributes
Good communication skills :Essential
Ability to work without direct supervision :Essential
Ability to use initiative and prioritise own workload :Essential
Flexible approach :Essential
Team player :Essential
Good record of attendance and punctuality :Essential
Commitment to equal opportunities :Essential

Application and Recruitment Process

Aldenham School is committed to safeguarding, promoting British values, supporting the welfare of children and young people and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We act to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly by reason of a protected characteristic as defined within the Equalities Act 2010. Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview.

Applications will be accepted by completion of an application form via My New Term on the vacanices page of our website www.aldenham.com/other-information/job- opportunities/. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with past employers and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Upon successful completion of the first application stage, we will formally invite you to attend an interview on site.You will then be informed of
next steps should you qualify for the next stage.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly; early applications are therefore encouraged.We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once a suitable candidate is found.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us at vacancies@aldenham.com.

The Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Free school meals during term time.
• Sports Centre – Staff have free access to the Sports Facilities at designated times.
• Eye Care – the Foundation contribute towards eye care costs.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Investment in Training and Professional Development.
• Flu Vaccinations.