Groundskeeper and Maintenance Caretaker
St Mary’s Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Groundskeeper and Maintenance Caretaker to ensure that (as part of a team) the school’s buildings, grounds/gardens, facilities and transport service are managed and maintained safely and efficiently. The role of the Groundskeeper is primarily to maintain and improve the grounds at both school sites including all supporting facilities, as well as the maintenance and improvement to an exceptional standard of the horticultural areas, in particular the frontage of both schools.
St Mary’s is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls aged 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond, and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to senior school, and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At our Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We’re able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.
Benefits of working for St Mary's include:
Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
Enhanced employee assistance programme including counselling sessions, coaching, and 24-hour helpline
Occupational health support
Lunch available during term-time
Tea and coffee facilities provided
Pleasant working grounds and location
Free parking on site
Friendly team
Bike2Work Scheme
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St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.
£26.5k - £29.5k per annum
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