JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for an Assistant Gardener / Groundsperson to join our Estates team at Kent College.
As a vital member of the support team, the Assistant Gardener will be required to assist with the maintenance and development of the school’s grounds and sports facilities, as well as occasionally assisting the wider Estates & Operations team if required. The postholder will be required to work at the Junior School, Senior School and Moat Lane sites as and when required.
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the center of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
THE POSITION
The position is 24 hours per week, 3 days a week, full year, and the hourly rate of pay is the Real Living Wage (£14,976 gross per annum based on 24 hours per week).
Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.
We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, House and Tech-scheme, cycle to work scheme...
Closing date: 24 May 2024, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 27 May 2024
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward
Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.