Grounds Person

The Opportunity

Orley Farm School would like to appoint a Grounds Person to assist in the maintaining of the School grounds to a high standard which includes gardening maintenance duties involving the use of hand-held powered tools e.g. mowing equipment, trimmers and hedge cutters.  The role includes all aspects of sports turf maintenance and games playing surfaces, as well as general grounds, woodlands and formal gardens.

This is a full-time position, all year round, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Application Closing Date: 19th April 2024

Interview date: w/c 22nd April 2024 - Due to the Easter break

Applications will be considered as they are received and candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Orley Farm School reserves the right withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Orley Farm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.