Estates Technician Gardener in Bath

Fantastic opportunity based at Prior Park College, set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath for an experienced gardener, with an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture and driving licence. Will be joining ourEstates team workingbetween the hours of07:00and 17:00to suit the needs of the team, usually from 07:00to 15:00, for 7 hours per day.This role is an important part in the maintenance of both Prior Park College and Prior Park Paragon, Gardens, buildings, plants and in the day-to-day life of the schools.

The Estates team which covers the maintenance of the schools grounds and buildings, the team comprises; skilled builders, stone mason, electrician, carpenters, the head of grounds and skilled grounds staff and an apprentice. All staff need to be flexible in their approach to theirwork,which will include using theirparticularskillsbutwill also include routine maintenance and caretaking duties.The role will also includevariable amounts of manualhandling.

The role has no direct line management responsibilities but will be training an apprentice.

The main areas of responsibility include:

• Designing planting schemes, provide costings for the schemes and source plants.




• Develop the gardens and woodlands, creating habitats for animals,




• Improve the ponds around the schools




• Propagating, growing and maintaining greenhouse and container plants




• Planting and maintaining seasonal flower displays.




• Prepare Borders and areas around the school for open day’s events and weddings




• Use watering systems and sprinklers to water boarders and planting areas when required.




• Undertaking weeding, leaf clearance, hedge maintenance and topiary.




• Feeding and pruning plants, including roses, climbers and fruit trees, caring for tubs, planters. & indoor plants




• Feeding and pruning plants, including roses, climbers and fruit trees.

We offer excellent and supportive working conditions with an attractiverewards package to include free lunch and free onsite parking plus use of onsite gym and pool.

This role will commence as soon as all pre-employment checks are in place.

Prior Park Schools is a family of Christian schools based in Bath and Gibraltar. Together, the Schools offer education for pupils aged between 3 and 18. Since the establishment of Prior Park College in 1830, the family has grown, with Prior Park Paragon joining in 2006, and Prior Park Gibraltar being opened by Prior Park Schools in 2016.

Prior Park College an independent, co-educational day and boarding senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Prior Park Paragon, is an independent, co-educational day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath. Catering for more than 250 children aged three to 11.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

Interviewing on receipt of successful application!

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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