Thank you very much indeed for your interest in our Groundsperson role here at Malvern College. In this role of Groundsperson, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. This includes cricket, athletics, tennis and rounders in the summer and rugby, football, hockey, cross country and netball in the winter, as well as general upkeep of the school grounds. Tasks and responsibilities will vary daily, as determined by the Head Groundsman and Grounds Team Leaders and will include: Preparing and maintaining the cricket net facilities. Tractor and trailer driving. Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and Summer and Winter bedding. Leaf clearing, litter picking and debris collection. Assisting the Estates team with the clearance of snow/ice, gritting/salting of paths, steps, internal roads and car parks to help ensure the safety of all Malvern College staff, pupils and visitors, and to enable the College to function as normally as possible during periods of snow falls and freezing conditions. Making use of the appropriate equipment and facilities in order to complete duties in the most efficient and effective way. Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels and efficient/effective working relationships with other members of the Grounds team, College staff, customers and suppliers. Ensuring and promoting the correct use and operation of machinery and equipment and reporting any breakdowns to the immediate supervisor, or, where appropriate, taking corrective action on mechanical defects and breakdowns of equipment. Undertaking appropriate training to ensure that skills remain up to date. Always Complying with the Health and Safety Policy. Please note that this position requires a flexible working approach, including occasional weekend working. You must co-operate with the College to enable it to comply with its legal duties for Health and Safety. Malvern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employees must, at all times, have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004 (as amended) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended) and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role in relation to these requirements. All employees must attend appropriate training in accordance with College and local Safeguarding Board stipulations. Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.
