Gardener Apprentice

To Maintain the school gardens (public and private) boarding houses and satellite sites to the highest standards in accordance with good horticultural practices and in keeping with a site of special historic interest. To carry out gardening duties such as but not limited to, seasonal planting and pruning, weeding, strimming, mowing, litter picking, leaf collection, snow clearance and general exterior cleaning as needed. Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions. Can work as part of a team and under their own initiative when required. Carry out prestart checks and basic maintenance on relevant machinery associated with the department. Use of specific departmental software to maintain machinery and equipment. Positively present and promote the school gardens to staff, pupils, visitors and parents. Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and ensure safe working practices of themselves and staff. Actively Contribute to garden design plans as required to support the Head Gardener and team leader. Attend relevant training as identified / required to fulfil the role. Be proactive in the delivery of a gardens management plan and weekly rota. Identify, plan and execute new planting schemes involving bedding, bulbs, herbaceous, shrubs and trees. Support academic and other staff with functions and events as required.

Training:

You will be studing at Hadlow college one day per week.

Training Outcome:

Fixed Term for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

We began as the monastic school of Canterbury Cathedral and you can almost feel the centuries of accumulated knowledge and studious endeavour all around you. 1400 years on, our three schools are inspired, not constrained by this illustrious and unmatched history, and as the original educational pioneers we look to the future and to the world for which we are preparing our young people. At their heart, each of our communities cherishes the individual, supporting each individual pupil as part of our diverse and remarkably inclusive whole. It is this which enables our children to find their place, and to flourish. A King’s education is one which enables pupils to find their passions and to illuminate their path, and equips them with the skills and confidence which they will need to thrive in a fast-moving and ever-changing world. Our pupils emerge with the self-confidence, self-awareness, resilience, and open-mindedness required to face the challenges and to seize the opportunities of their futures, alongside a desire to make a positive contribution: at King’s, and beyond.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Self-motivated,Flexible,Good interpersonal skills