Groundsperson

Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours a week, daily 6.30 am - 7.30 am during term time with additional hours to run concurrently or at any point during the school day. More flexible working hours available during the school holidays however annual leave must be taken during the school holiday periods.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,892 - £25,687
• Pay scale: Grade 4 SC 4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

This position is primarily outdoor-based as our picturesque grounds require annual maintenance to uphold their beauty. We offer flexible hours, with a preferred start time from 6:30 am to 7:30 am for opening duties. Additional hours can be scheduled to run concurrently or at any point during the school day.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous relevant experience or the ability to demonstrate the competence to carry out the job.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

What the school offers its staff

• Wonderful and supportive team of individuals in a work place which celebrates everyone
• A unique opportunity to make the role your own
• A team who all contribute to the educational outcomes for children
• Employed by Lancashire County Council and auto enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with all benefits commensurate within terms and conditions of employment
• Access to wellbeing support and a package of medical support provided by Education Mutual
• Subsidised lunches and free parking

Flexible working opportunities

The post is a full year position, 15 hours a week: During term time, the preferred start time would be 6.30 am until 7.30 am for opening duties with the additional hours scheduled to run concurrently or at any point during the school day.

During school holidays, the hours can be worked flexibly across the week and holiday periods with this being agreed at appointment.

Holidays must be taken during school holiday time.

Further details about the role

At The Breck, we believe every aspect of school life matters – and first impressions count. We are currently seeking a dedicated and friendly Groundsperson to join our happy team.

Our dynamic approach values those who take pride in their work and contribute to the school's welcoming environment. The role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from ensuring that pathways are clear and weed-free to trimming hedges and engaging in morning conversations with our school community as parents drop off their children.

If you are passionate about maintaining beautiful school grounds, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the DBS for 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Groundsperson Job Description and Person Spec.doc - 93 KB (opens in new tab)

Appendix C - guidance notes for completion of application form.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

Appendix D - Rehab of offenders.pdf - 96.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 286 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School website
• Email address: cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01253 885319
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poulton-le-fylde-the-breck-primary-school

We are a slightly larger than average primary school with a published admission number for each year group of 35. Each year group is either full or over subscribed.

The school delivers a creative curriculum and takes pride in collaborative partnerships formed through our pro-active network of senior leaders.

The school has a long history of delivering ITT for primary candidates ensuring the legacy of our coaching and mentoring model.

We have a secure and long standing staff who are a wonderful team to work with ensuring all children who attend Breck School are on the Breck Bus! and this make excellent progress by the time they look to moving to their chosen high school.

Arranging a visit to Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk.

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