Groundsman

Salary DOE Qualifications and Experience Essential • Experience of providing grounds maintenance services. Desirable • Level 2 Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance or other practical horticultural training is desirable. • Experience of working in a school setting. • Experience of the safe and effective use of fertilisers, herbicides, and insecticides, coupled with a sound knowledge of organic gardening methods and skills in propagation (additional training can be given). Pesticide training is desirable. • An understanding of health and safety issues appropriate to school grounds and Sports maintenance. • Full, clean driving licence Training will be provided to the right candidate. Personal Qualities Essential • A patient and friendly manner with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team. • Good communication skills, including the ability to receive, record and transmit messages accurately and quickly. • Hard working with an ability to meet the demands of a busy school. • Self-motivated, able to take initiative and work without direct supervision, particularly on a Sunday. • Strong at building relationships and eager to work with students, staff and contractors. Other relevant factors: • The post holder will be expected to maintain a level of fitness appropriate to the responsibilities of the post, including the ability to move heavy items of equipment. • Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking this work. About Enlighten Supply Pool: Enlighten Supply Pool is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff