Full-time, permanent, required as soon as possible Founded during the fourteenth century, Ipswich School is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We have over 1,100 pupils aged between 3 months and 19 years and are co-educational throughout.
The School moved to its present site overlooking Christchurch Park in 1852. The original buildings stand in front of fine modern classrooms, science laboratories and an award-winning sports hall. These, together with the School Library and performing arts centre, face the School Field. There are further extensive playing fields within easy walking distance and our Sports Centre, with further grass pitches and sand-dressed artificial pitches for hockey and netball, is based at Rushmere. Our Westwood Boarding House, just five minutes' walk away on Constitution Hill, is set in wooded grounds, and our Anglesea Heights Boarding House is located adjacent to the Senior School.
We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic person who will take pride in ensuring the School always looks its best. You will assist in maintaining our sports pitches and grounds to a very high standard. You will be able to work independently as well as in a small team, and be responsible, positive in your approach, willing and flexible and able to get on well with others.
You will need to have a positive outlook, with a 'can do' approach. You will be organised, efficient and reliable. The position requires flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Training and/or coaching will be given as necessary, but please note the following:
A valid driving licence and experience of driving tractors and operating grounds machinery are highly desirable.Qualifications and/or experience and knowledge of sports and working with sports surfaces, particularly maintaining cricket squares, and other sports pitches, would be a distinct advantage, for example: NVQ Level 2/3 in Sports Turf Maintenance or Sports Ground Maintenance or equivalent. We would be happy to offer workplace training and to fund sports turf qualifications as required.Experience and/or qualifications in using chainsaws and tree surgery is desirable.Experience and/or relevant qualifications in the use of herbicides, e.g. PA1 and PA6 pesticide/herbicide applicator would be beneficial.Hours of work An annualised hours contract (total 1950 hours) is in operation to ensure that the School runs smoothly (which may mean longer days on some occasions, and shorter days on others, and will be directed by the Grounds Manager). The typical working hours are 7.30 am – 4.00 pm (with a one hour break for lunch) throughout the year (7½ hours per day, 37½ hours per standard week), plus very occasional weekend work as required, however these hours may change according to seasonal requirements.
Benefits include The starting salary for this post will be £23,985 per annum (for an appropriately qualified/experienced Sports Turf Groundsperson).28 working days' paid holiday per year, including public holidays. One extra day's holiday may be taken for each completed 2 years' of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days. This brings the total holiday allowance up to 33 days after 10 years' service.You will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme (with employer contributions of 10%) and you will receive 3x salary death in service cover.You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.Free lunch is provided during term time.Staff are able to use the School swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge.After 3+ years' service we offer generous staff fee remission for eligible children.We offer a friendly work environment.To apply Please ensure you have read the Job Description below in full before applying. Completed application forms can be downloaded below and should be returned by noon on 22 October 2024 to: Jem Cranfield, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email: ******.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to be held in late October or early November.
Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Ipswich School is a Registered Charity, No 310493
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