Gardener & Site Team Operative
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Specific working patterns and timings can be discussed at interview, options include: Option One: Wednesday 10am - 5pm (30 min unpaid break) & Saturday 8:15am - 4:15pm (30 min unpaid break) Option Two: Thursday 10am - 5pm (30 min unpaid break) & Saturday 8:15am - 4:15pm (30 min unpaid break)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- D4-6 - Actual pro rata salary range is £10,210 - £10,536 (Based on £25,185 - £25,989 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE and above or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Experience and working knowledge in gardening
- Experienced and proven record in carrying out general maintenance tasks to the required standard.
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation regarding general maintenance areas and safe systems of work or willing to undertake trainings courses that are required for the post.
- Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications
Experience, understanding and knowledge
Essential:
- Qualification in Horticulture/Gardening
- Experience of compliance monitoring in the workplace
- Qualified first aider
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a site team
- Experience of working in an education environment
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- An understanding of risk assessment.
- Lifting and handling course.
- Ability to work at heights and in a variety of different environments (hot, cold, humid, confined locations) as required.
- Full, current driving licence.
What the school offers its staff
Lifestyle and wellbeing
-Family-friendly policies
-Attractive salary and pension
-Generous annual leave entitlement
-Free one-to-one wellbeing support with aqualified psychotherapist and a coach
-Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
-Four electric car charging points
-Free/discounted access to the school’s onsiteGym (conditions apply)
-Cycle to work schemeTechscheme – save money on the latest techfrom Apple and Currys PC World
-Blue Light Card - Discount scheme
-Staff social events
-Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm weekdays)
Statutory and other benefits
-The full range of statutory benefits includingsick pay, maternity, parental, and adoptionleave
-Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy
-We will honour your continuity of service inother state-funded schools in relation to sickpay and pension rights
-Provision of all neccessary IT equipment
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer and value and respect diversity across our whole school community. Bournside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1846 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@bournside.com
- Phone number
- 01242235555
Bournside is the largest comprehensive 11-18 school in Gloucestershire. We are an established single academy trust with a good reputation (Ofsted ‘Good’ rating 2022), wide catchment, and a strong presence in the community. Our school is consistently oversubscribed with a PAN of 300, and most of our students choose to stay with us for their
post-16 study.
Bournside is a mixed, non-denominational academy school for students aged 11 to 18. It is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It settled in its current location of Warden Hill in the early part of the 1970s and converted to academy status in 2011.
Arranging a visit to Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bournside.com.
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