Apprentice Grounds Horticulture - NVQ Level 2
LVS Ascot
Bracknell Forest
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2024
Job overview
LVS Ascot is a high performing co-educational day and boarding school, with a reputation for all-round excellence. Through our stimulating curriculum and vibrant co-curricular activities, we provide our pupils with an environment where they are valued, encouraged, and inspired.
We are seeking a Horticulture Grounds Apprentice to work as part of our in-house Grounds team. The post would suit someone with a keen interest in horticultural and Grounds maintenance who enjoys the outdoors and wishes to gain both practical and college-based tutorial experience whilst achieving an NVQ qualification. The role involves being part of a dynamic and busy Grounds team at LVS Ascot helping to maintain the multifaceted grounds including sports pitch maintenance, lawn management, maintaining and growing of plants and shrubs, woodland maintenance and weed control.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 07.00 – 15.00 (summer) 07.30 – 15.30 (winter), 52 weeks a year. One day per week to be spent on day release at college during term time. Uniform, tools and lunch is provided. Successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
So, join us and you will find a friendly and supportive team, not to mention superb facilities, great benefits, plus the chance to have an active role in the life of this exceptional school.
For a role description and to apply please visit the Working For Us section on www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk or contact Tracy.spencer@ltcharity.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 6 September 2024
LVS Ascot is a co-educational day and boarding school committed to safeguarding, Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children and young people ages 4 - 19.
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About LVS Ascot
A co-educational day and boarding school for ages 4-19, LVS Ascot is strongly committed to non-selective education. Driven by this belief, we provide inspiring educational opportunities for pupils at all levels of ability.
We understand that our teaching staff are key to making that happen. After all, their vision, energy and talent bring learning to life as they support every student to achieve their full potential. In return, we ensure that our teachers enjoy full support too. There are outstanding opportunities for training and development at LVS Ascot. In short, we will do everything we can to help you to take your career where you want it to go.
What is more, we will welcome your new ideas and imaginative thinking. So, if you are the kind of teacher who is always looking for fresh and inventive ways to engage children, develop their sense of curiosity and stretch themselves, you will fit right in here.
Our students’ accomplishments speak for themselves. LVS Ascot recently celebrated an A Level pass rate of 96%. We have also achieved national success in sport, and we have excelled in regional STEM competitions.
Join us and you will enjoy working in an exceptional location in Ascot, Berkshire. Although this is a beautifully green and peaceful setting, it boasts excellent transport links and is easily accessible by public transport and road.
You can also look forward to an excellent range of benefits including free lunches and refreshments, free car parking, use of our gym and swimming facilities and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. We also offer discounts on school fees for staff who have children here.
So, if you are an ambitious teacher who is looking to take your career forward in a supportive community working culture, we look forward to hearing from you.
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