Gardener/groundsperson - Alresford, United Kingdom - Krishnamurti Foundation Trust Ltd

Krishnamurti Foundation Trust Ltd

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Alresford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Located in the South Downs in 39 acres of beautiful grounds, Brockwood Park is run by the registered charity Krishnamurti Foundation Trust and encompasses Inwoods Small School, Brockwood Park School, the Krishnamurti Centre and the Krishnamurti Foundation.

This role of Garden/Groundsperson is a great opportunity for a keen gardener with interest in all aspects of horticulture.

Brockwood Park is an historic garden set in 39 acres which includes a Grade 2 listed parkland with magnificent and ancient trees and a five-acre arboretum with original UK introductions of rhododendrons, bulbs and specimen trees.

The grounds are managed organically with extensive lawns, perennial flower and shrub borders, old yew hedges, a one-acre productive walled vegetable garden and conservation areas as well as a football pitch and tennis court.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintaining the lawns, flower beds, hedges, playing fields and hard court areas to a high standard ensuring they are safe and fit for purpose
Ensure roads, pathways and all access areas are kept clear of leaves, other tree debris and litter
Working in the vegetable garden
Using the tractors and other equipment to maintain the grounds and parking areas
Ensuring that all equipment is maintained to a safe and serviceable condition and that the garage / workshop is kept clean and tidy. Outside contractors do the planned maintenance on the powered equipment
Chainsaw certificate useful but not critical
Hold a full driving licence
Checking all sites fencing and boundaries, reporting any issues to the Estate & Facilities Manager
Communicate politely and courteously, to build and maintain strong relationships

Brockwood Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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.
There will be statutory safeguarding training.
The job holder will be expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students and persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and will adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to their manager or the management team.

Application:

Salary:
£21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits: