Job Vacancies

Days of work to be negotiated with the Property Manager at least one week in advance.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, reliable, hardworking experienced gardener/horticulturalist to maintain and enhance our extensive school gardens. You will be responsible for ensuring the garden areas remain in top-tier condition throughout the seasons.

Key Responsibilities

• Soil & Health: Weeding, mulching and basic pest/disease identification and control
• Detailed Plant Care: Pruning, hedge trimming, deadheading, and seasonal plant maintenance.
• Landscaping Tasks: Assisting with planting schemes and minor hardscaping where required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in professional gardening or landscaping.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of plant selection, soil health, and seasonal requirements.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to handle daily outdoor manual labour in various weather conditions.
• Reliability: A self-starter with a “superstar” work ethic and good communication skills.
• Equipment Skills: Confident operating a variety of petrol powered  garden maintenance machines. Eg line and hedge trimmers, blowers and vacs
• A team player who can work in with three other members of the property team and  willing to buy in to our team philosophy – ‘making the school’s physical environment the best it can be so that the students can thrive’
• On occasions, when asked, assist the Groundsman, Caretaker and Property Manager with special event preparation on site and cover the daily rubbish duty if the Caretaker is away

Please note this role does not include work on field / lawn mowing and line marking. This work will be covered by the Groundsman.

How to Apply

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV and the completed application form, to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA