Job Introduction
Are you passionate about gardening and enjoy working outdoors? Do you take pride in maintaining beautiful, safe, and welcoming environments? Wallisdean Federation is looking for a dedicated Gardener to join our site team.
About the Role:
As our School Gardener, you will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the school’s gardens and outdoor areas. Your work will help create a pleasant and safe environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain school gardens and grounds: weeding, planting, pruning and watering. Ensure all work complies with health and safety standards.
- Liaise with the Site Manager, Executive Head Teacher, and contractors as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 6 months of basic gardening experience preferred, but not essential.
- Familiarity with garden tools and equipment.
- Awareness of safe working practices and health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks effectively.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Training & Support:
- Full induction and training provided, including safe equipment use and manual handling.
- Ongoing support from the school’s site team and Hampshire County Council.
What You’ll Gain:
- A rewarding role contributing to the school community.
- Opportunities for personal development and skill-building.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Hours of work: 5 Hours a week, which will be discussed at the interview. The contract is for 41 weeks per year, 5 hours per week. This position includes two weeks during the main summer break.
Please email r.tonkin@wallisdean-inf.hants.sch.uk for an application pack, or download the attached application and return it to the same address.
To find out more about us, visit our website: www.wallisdeanfederation.co.uk
This could be a joint role along with the cleaner position, which we are also being advertised.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
