Gardener

We are seeking a talented Gardener to join our dedicated Grounds and Gardens team working across all of the School’s fantastic campuses.

As the Gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the school’s outdoor spaces, providing a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

A horticulture qualification and experience in a similar role is desirable but consideration will be given to an inexperienced individual showing a positive attitude.

This is a year-round role working:

• 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday from 1st April to 30th September
• 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3pm Friday from 1st October to 31st March

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Benefits

We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available, including:

• Freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month
• Access to the school's facilities
• Discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 5th May 2024

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.