Trust Gardener/Horticulturist
Heart Academies Trust, Bedford, MK42 9TR36 days remaining to apply
Job start date
19 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £17,620.00 - £18,613.00 Annually (Actual) Hours are flexible but must be between the hours of 0800 and 1700
Trust Gardener/Horticulturist job summary
About HEART Academies Trust
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
What we offer
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Paid wellbeing day per year.
£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Employee assist programme.
Generous pension and a competitive salary.
Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
An excellent catering provision.
A commitment to environmental sustainability.
Main Duties Include:
This role will support teaching and learning by helping schools develop outdoor classrooms, food-growing areas, sensory and wildlife gardens, quiet well-being spaces, shaded areas and purposeful play environments. The post holder will also help the Trust respond to climate and sustainability priorities by using planting, landscape design and grounds management to improve biodiversity, reduce overheating, manage surface water, support flood control and create healthier, greener places for learning and play.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
HEART Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed.
Our Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated as per statutory guidance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Heart Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
We currently have 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school within HEART Academies Trust. Please check our Academy's website for links to the individual school's websites.
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