Live in Management Couple - Forest School, South West London

Liberty Woodland School is a reimagining of education. We have designed a school to work with and for children. A school that develops children to the best of their potential, into the children who will be those most likely to succeed in the 21st century and into those children who will leave a lasting legacy on this planet. Our school began as a primary school and is now excitingly developing into a secondary school which continues to develop our children into being real changemakers, with a passion for seeing environmentalism as a core skill not just within education but for life.

Do you want to be a part of this exciting mission? To develop our school into being a blueprint for an education suitable for the world we live in? At Liberty Woodland School we are immersed in the natural world, providing high levels of individual wellbeing and a deep, regular connection to nature.

We are looking for a hands-on  couple (Full time Groundsman and  Part time Chef/Cleaner) to take care of our brand new school site and grounds in Morden, South West London. 

Groundsman - The ideal applicant will have a professional and discreet attitude and work to a high standard. You will be responsible for groundskeeper, looking after our animals and minor repairs within the main house and the outbuildings.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Groundskeeping – a landscaping plan will be provided for you to follow to keep our site continually evolving, with high bio-diversity and environmentalism at its core

• Mowing, watering plants, cleaning windows, pathways and steps

• Fruit and vegetable picking from our productive garden

• Animal care within our school farm – feeding, mucking out, general care

• Assistance with school parties and events

• Interior and exterior maintenance as required

• Manage supplies and deliveries of household consumables

• Fire circle – clearing and laying of fire, collecting logs

• Checking security systems, intruder, fire and CCTV

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Enjoy working outdoors
• Have varied skills in plant and animal care
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation and working in a safe manner
• Have excellent people skills

Working Week:  Animals will need daily care but groundskeeping and other duties will be limited to Monday-Friday. The Children are on site Mon-Thurs and Staff only on a Friday.

Chef/Cleaner - hours vary from 3-6 hours a day based on school needs

Accommodation: A self-contained one bedroom apartment

Start date: September 2021