Gardener/Groundstaff in Oundle

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener / Groundsperson to join the dedicated team who are responsible for keeping the School's grounds and gardens in peak condition all year round. This role will be on a fixed-term contract until 2 October 2026.

The Role

Oundle School is spread throughout the historic town of Oundle, and owns and maintains extensive grounds, gardens, and sports surfaces, which are fully used throughout the year. As part of the Grounds and Gardens team, you will undertake preparation and maintenance duties under the control of a supervisor to provide first-class sports facilities and amenity areas. Hours of duty are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with one 30-minute paid meal break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break daily (40 paid hours per week). The role involves seasonal overtime requirements which will be based on a rota and may include evening and weekend work.

Salary: £20,185 pro rata, £25,396 FTE, working 36.4 weeks contract (paid for 41.33 weeks, to include entitlement to holiday pay).

THE SCHOOL

Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

Living in Oundle

We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School's Stahl Theatre.

To apply

Application closing date: Friday 6 February 2026, 9am Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE.

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Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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