Groundsperson
John Lyon School
Harrow
- Expired
- Salary:
- c£25,000 p.a., depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 August 2021
Job overview
The John Lyon School’s estate comprises a number of buildings ranging from mid-18th Century to recent constructions. The sports grounds of Sudbury Fields are located just over half a mile from the main site, set across 28 acres of a mixture of sports fields, lawns, tree lines, buildings and car parks.
We are seeking a Groundsperson on a permanent basis to join the Grounds team in the provision of a high-quality grounds maintenance service to the School playing fields. This is an exciting time to join the Grounds team at the School, as we have recently joined with another school and are moving towards co-education in September.
The Groundsperson will support the Grounds Manager, other Groundsperson and overall Estates team with the completion of planned maintenance, use of heavy machinery, general grounds work and labouring, tree work, security, event set-ups, building checks and machinery upkeep. The successful individual will have basic general grounds and maintenance skills, but relevant sports turf or chemical licence qualifications would be advantageous.
Candidates must also demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and be comfortable liaising with staff, pupils, parents, contractors and other third-party users of the School’s buildings and facilities. The successful candidate must also possess a valid, clean driving licence.
Salary: c£25,000 p.a., depending on skills and experience
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week)
The School’s benefits include:
- Complimentary lunch during term-time
- Use of the School’s Sports Centre (including swimming pool) at designated times
- Discount membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Commitment to professional development
For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the following link: https://www.johnlyon.org/information/vacancies/
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9 August 2021
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
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About John Lyon School
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John Lyon is Northwest London’s leading co-ed, all-through 3 to 18, independent school. We are forward-thinking and dynamic in our approach. Our eight School Values: Ambition, Community, Creativity, Enquiry, Excellence, Heritage, Innovation and Resolve guide us in all we do and are embedded into School life.
Together with our Prep School, we proudly serve families in Harrow-on-the-Hill, around Harrow and further afield by offering a world-class school experience. John Lyon is a happy and thriving community.
At John Lyon, we believe that every pupil has unique talents and strengths. We pride ourselves on providing an enriching, supportive and challenging environment for every pupil, while promoting a culture of academic excellence, personal responsibility and respect for others.
Academic work is just the beginning, and we firmly believe that the additional opportunities we provide through our extra-curricular, co-curricular and Excellence programmes are equally important, playing a vital role in equipping our pupils with the skills and experiences they will need to help them succeed in life at school and beyond. Pupils find that our vibrant and inclusive co-ed classrooms create a diverse learning community in which all can thrive.
We embrace technology and put it at the forefront of all that we do. As a ‘Microsoft Showcase School’, we are one of only 82 other schools and colleges in the UK to be recognised by Microsoft.
We are not your typical school. We are part of something much bigger. John Lyon School sits within John Lyon Foundation and alongside the Harrow Family of Schools, which includes Harrow School itself and Harrow International Schools around the globe. Pupils benefit from these close links and regularly take part in pan-Family events, including an annual Fifth Form Conference, assemblies and lessons streamed with partner schools, creative-writing anthology and a STEAM magazine. In addition, staff often have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues all over the world in order to develop best practice and exchange ideas and resources.
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