At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and enhance the school grounds, ensuring a welcoming environment for students.
- Company: St Mary's Catholic College, a nurturing and supportive educational community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fitness program, employee assistance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with potential for long-term employment and career development.
- Why this job: Join a caring community and contribute to students' growth in a vibrant school setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance and a commitment to supporting Catholic education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking a Temporary Part Time (8 hours per week on a Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm) Grounds person to join the team from 10 June 2026 – 27 January 2027. St Mary's Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.
The Grounds person, under the direction of the principal, contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the schools’ grounds. The Grounds person will be required to support the school with (including but not limited to) building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and opening/closing the school premises.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Demonstrated experience performing maintenance tasks unsupervised
- Demonstrated ability to manage the school's maintenance program
- Experience in managing and maintaining school grounds and buildings or similar experience
- Experience or willingness to comply with relevant security provisions
- Demonstrated understanding of current Work Health and Safety requirements
Qualifications
- Certificate III or Trade Certificate in relevant field (desirable)
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Conditions of Employment
- Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
For Further Information
Contact Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (02) 4944 4800 or via email: brett.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au
To Apply
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume. Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Applications close: Friday 26th June at 11.59pm.
Additional information: The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
Groundsperson in Gateshead employer: St Nicholas Early Education
St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a commitment to excellence in education and a strong Catholic ethos, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a corporate fitness program, and generous leave provisions, all while contributing to a community dedicated to fostering student growth and well-being.
Contact Details:
St Nicholas Early Education Recruitment Team
