School Gardener

 Job Description

 School Gardener

 Hours

 This post is 5 hours per week on average, all year around. You may be
 required to adjust your hours seasonally, working more often in the
 summer months, and less often in the winter. Overtime may be available
 to meet demands.
 You will need to be flexible with your start time to allow for working
 after the end of the school day when children have left the building

 Salary

 £12.21

 Support and
 Supervision

 The  will report to the School Business Manager, and will working in
 close collaboration with the Operations Officer and the Outdoor Learning/
 Gardening teacher.

 Personal Specification

 The Following Skills are considered essential:

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 Demonstrable skills in at least one of the following: gardening/
 grounds keeping horticulture/ arboriculture/ landscaping.
 Experience of resourcing and maintaining an annual plan for
 grounds and gardens
 Good sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
 Capable of carrying out a physical role all year round.
 Commitment to flexible team working
 Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and
 collaborate effectively with colleagues, children, people in the
 community and volunteers
 Good verbal communication skills
 Ability to use own initiative, self-motivated, enthusiastic and the
 ability to meet new challenges.
 Current driving licence
 Satisfactory enhanced DBS check, this will be obtained prior to
 commencement of duties

 The Following Skills are considered desirable:

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 Relevant experience of working in educational and non
 establishments
 Willingness to develop new techniques/skills and areas of work
 Ability to work with a team to develop and complete projects
 First aid qualification or willingness to learn
 Experience of using IT
 Clean driving licence
 Experience working with volunteers

 The  post  holder  is  required  to  operate  within  the  school  policies  including
 the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.

 The  job  description  is  current  but  liable  to  variation  to  reflect  or  anticipate
 changes in the requirements of the post.

 York Steiner 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 must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
 employers and passing an enhanced DBS check.

 York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or
 employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality or
 religious belief