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The King Alfred School

Grounds Person and Caretaker

2 days ago

London

KING ALFRED SCHOOL Hampstead Independent, co-educational day school Pupils 4 -18 years, staff/pupil ratio 1:8 Informal atmosphere GROUNDSPERSON (part-time – 1 day per week, preferably a Monday or Friday, 52 weeks per year) Hours: 07.45am to 16:30pm Occasionally, the postholder may be asked to work additional hours to cover for other staff absence or specific events. Reports to: Head of Estates Salary: Actual salary £6,421.90 (based on FTE of £29,357.47) King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas. We are seeking Groundsperson who will be responsible for providing grounds maintenance support to the school’s two sites, Manor Wood & Ivy Wood, including the maintenance of Sports facilities. They will work in a small, friendly team to ensure the grounds and sports facilities are safe, well maintained and presentable. They will also work alongside the two Gardeners and provide some general caretaking support. The post-holder should possess the following: Qualifications and Experience Essential · Experience of providing grounds maintenance services. Desirable · Level 2 Certificate in Sports and Amenity Turf Maintenance or other practical horticultural training is desirable. · Experience of working in a school setting. · Experience of the safe and effective use of fertilisers, herbicides, and insecticides, coupled with a sound knowledge of organic gardening methods and skills in propagation (additional training can be given). Pesticide training is desirable. · An understanding of health and safety issues appropriate to school grounds and Sports maintenance. · Full, clean driving licence Training will be provided to the right candidate. Personal Qualities Essential · A patient and friendly manner with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team. · Good communication skills, including the ability to receive, record and transmit messages accurately and quickly. · Hard working with an ability to meet the demands of a busy school. · Self-motivated, able to take initiative and work without direct supervision, particularly on a Sunday. · Strong at building relationships and eager to work with students, staff and contractors. Other relevant factors: · The post holder will be expected to maintain a level of fitness appropriate to the responsibilities of the post, including the ability to move heavy items of equipment. · Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking this work. Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 2nd November 2025 To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form. We have excellent benefits which include: · 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff) · Free lunch during term time · Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme · Termly opportunity to participate in car parking permit scheme · Use of School gym facilities · Staff CPD · Cycle to Work Scheme All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy. SUNDAY CARETAKER (part-time) 1 day a week, 52 weeks per year (must be Sunday) Hours: 07.45am to 16:30pm Occasionally, the postholder may be asked to work additional hours to cover for other staff absence or specific events. Reports to: Head of Estates Salary: Actual salary £6,421.90 (based on FTE of £29,357.47) King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas. We are seeking a Sunday Caretaker who will be responsible for providing caretaking services to the school’s two sites, Manor Wood & Ivy Wood, including security, health and safety and emergency response works. The jobholder will be responsible for all site-related matters on a Sunday, unlocking and locking buildings, liaising with hirers, carrying out caretaking tasks and helping to manage the farm as directed by the Head of Estates. The post-holder should possess the following: Qualifications and Experience Essential · Willingness to learn about different security systems across the school and take responsibility as a key holder. · Willingness to work in all weathers and conditions (including the school farm). · General understanding of tools and basic maintenance tasks. Desirable · Experience of working in a school setting. · An understanding of health and safety issues appropriate to school grounds and Sports maintenance. · Full, clean driving licence Training will be provided to the right candidate. Personal Qualities Essential · A patient and friendly manner with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team. · Good communication skills, including the ability to receive, record and transmit messages accurately and quickly. · Hard working with an ability to meet the demands of a busy school. · Self-motivated, able to take initiative and work without direct supervision, particularly on a Sunday. · Strong at building relationships and eager to work with students, staff and contractors. Other relevant factors: · The post holder will be expected to maintain a level of fitness appropriate to the responsibilities of the post, including the ability to move heavy items of equipment. · Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking this work. Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 2nd November 2025 To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form. We have excellent benefits which include: · 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff) · Contributory Pension Scheme (5% employee contributions, 10% employer contributions) and associated life assurance scheme · Use of School gym facilities · Staff CPD · Cycle to Work Scheme

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