Deputy Head Grounds Person - Bedford, United Kingdom - Bedford Modern School

Bedford Modern School
Bedford Modern School
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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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  • Circa £29,000 per annum_
Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford.

Our facilities and grounds are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, purpose-built Science Centre opened in 2017 and extensive sports facilities.


This is a new and exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and hardworking person to support the Head Groundsman to maintain and develop natural and artificial play surfaces and plantings across a 50 acre site.

You will have experience of setting up and using a range of sports turf equipment and of preparing cricket wickets, outfield areas and synthetic pitches.

You should also have a good working knowledge of health and safety relevant to grounds maintenance, including noise and vibration legislation and management systems and be able to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external clients.


In return, we can offer a competitive salary, a friendly and supportive working environment, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, training opportunities through our membership of the Harpur Trust and free lunches (in term time).


This is a full-time post, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday including some Saturday working by rotation to meet the needs of the school.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Ray Fulton, Estates Manager on


Closing date: 26 June 2023

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £29,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person
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