Do you have an eye for detail and a flair for creating beautiful gardens?

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Gardener to join our busy Grounds team in maintaining and developing a formal garden and open areas throughout the College.

To be successful, you will:

• have experience and a passion for gardening and horticulture;
• have good practical experience and an ability to operate and maintain various machinery and power tools;
• be self-motivated, able to forge effective working relationships, and hold relevant qualifications;
• ideally have excellent knowledge of plants and garden design.

The role is full-time working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm, and one in three Saturday mornings on a rota basis. You will be required to be flexible to support the school with the successful delivery of events and this may include some evening and weekend working on an occasional basis. In return, we can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits including training, and a company pension.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.ardingly.com/vacancies  

Closing date: Monday 27th August 2018, however applications may be considered upon receipt.
Expected interview date: w/c 3rd September 2018.

Ardingly College is a Member of the Woodard Corporation and an Educational Charity No. 1076456. We are committed to the welfare of children and an Equal Opportunity employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.