Gardener

Job description

40 hours per week, 5 days per week (must be flexible, may contain overtime)
1-year fixed term in the first instance (possibility of permanent)
All year round
Required: As soon as possible

Villiers High School is looking to appoint a professional, self-motivated, and organised person to assist the Site Manager on all aspects of grounds maintenance. The successful candidate will focus on the maintenance of the school grounds (trees, shrubs, planting and composting etc.). The applicant may also have to cover other caretaker duties as and when needed.

About you

The successful candidate is expected to have effective communication and be able to make an immediate start. Good knowledge of gardening, with practical experience is essential.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right person with a positive can-do attitude.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Be resilient, flexible and demonstrate an ability to work in a busy environment.

• Be well organised.

• Be punctual and have honest communication skills.

In return you will receive:

• The support of committed, dedicated and friendly colleagues.

• A school which is reflective and striving for continual improvement.

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.villiers.ealing.sch.uk/our-staff/our-vacancies You can also contact the school to request further information by emailing HR@villiers.ealing.sch.uk or telephone Mr Nirmal Dhanjal on (020) 8813 8001 ext. 1387.

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant
will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.

Please note we do not accept CVs and these will not be shortlisted.

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by 5pm on Wednesday 7 June 2023

Interview date: to be confirmed

Boyd Avenue UB1 3BT

Tel No : 02088138001

Email : HR@villiers.ealing.sch.uk