Lead Gardener
Wycombe Abbey
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,800 - £29,500 pa, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 June 2023
Job overview
Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:45 and every third Saturday 07:30 – 11:30
52 weeks per year | Occasional weekend and evening work will be required to meet the demands of the department and to support School events.
Wycombe Abbey is an independent girls boarding school situated in the centre of High Wycombe in its own grounds of 170 acres. It is a conservation area and is listed in the Register of Parks and Gardens by English Heritage. Whilst most of the grounds are given over to parkland, woodland or school buildings, there are important areas of shrub borders which complements the buildings and grounds. The School has an international reputation for excellence of education and this policy extends to the management of its grounds and gardens.
Reporting to the Head of Grounds and Gardens, the Lead Gardener will be responsible for the design, implementation, upkeep and maintenance of gardens and flower beds within the school grounds.
The successful applicant will have a dedicated interest and enthusiasm for gardening with a sound knowledge of gardening techniques and methods. City & Guilds Land Based Services (formerly NPTC) qualifications are essential as well as proven ability to design, implement and maintain flower beds. NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and knowledge and understanding of landscaping are desirable.
Holidays: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply Now”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com
Closing date: Monday 26 June 2023
Interviews: To be confirmed.
We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.
Wycombe Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638
Attached documents
About Wycombe Abbey
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Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.
Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.
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