Site Technician (Grounds)

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to become a member of the site team covering multiple specialist disciplines. This role will predominantly deliver on the maintenance of the school grounds, in line with the Grounds Management Plan.

You will join as a Site Technician (Grounds) reporting to the Head Groundman. Main duties will be based around the upkeep of the school grounds. Occasionally, you may be required to add support to the other branches of the site team. Full training and support will be given, as required.

The grounds’ work is divided into 3 areas of grounds’ management. These are:

· Woodlands - the site has 18 acres of woodland. This is covered by a conservation order. It is carefully and sympathetically managed to support the local ecology.

· Sports ground - the site has 9 acres of sports grounds, these are maintained to support multiple activities such as cricket, athletics, hockey, tennis, lacrosse and netball.

· Manicured gardens- the site has a number of developed garden areas, providing wellbeing space and learning areas, all enhancing the beauty of the site.

The role requires an individual with good knowledge or experience in at least one of the following types of grounds work: Gardens, Sports grounds, or woodlands.

What we offer:

· Talbot Heath is an independent girls’ school for ages 3-18 set in pleasant grounds in Bournemouth, with an outstanding academic record. As an employee you will enjoy the benefits of working in a peaceful woodland setting, yet only a short distance from the busy town centre with free on-site parking.

· Complimentary lunch served daily in our staff dining room with a freshly cooked daily hot meal and salad bar.

· Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, providing access to superb facilities and easily accessible at lunchtime.

· Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool for our staff Sunday session.

· Complimentary use of the on-site gym facilities.

· Discount on school fees, for your own children, subject to the school admission process and fee remission policy.

· Supercamps Holiday clubs offer 50% discount to Talbot Heath Staff.

· Enhanced annual holiday allowance.

· Occupational sick pay scheme.

· Company stakeholder pension scheme.

Further details are available within the Job Description.

REPORTS TO: HEAD GROUNDSMAN

POST DETAILS: Permanent, all year round Mon – Fri 40 hours per week, Rota (week 1 = 7 am to 4 pm) (week 2 = 11 am to 8 pm)

Closing Date: Ongoing

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBA

If you require any further information, please contact

Miss A Pittam, Tel: 01202 761881 or email apittam@talbotheath.org

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person