Head Gardener

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Head Gardener to join an established and supportive Maintenance team at a prestigious independent school in Hertfordshire.

The Head Gardener will be responsible for the day-to-day care, management, and development of the school’s gardens and grounds, which are maintained to a high standard to provide an attractive, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors throughout the year.

• Lead and supervise a small team of two gardeners in a practical, hands-on capacity.
• Plan and deliver the annual horticultural and grounds maintenance programme, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Create and maintain high-quality seasonal displays and landscaped areas that enhance the school site.
• Perform a wide range of horticultural tasks (weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, lawn care, hedge and shrub maintenance) and contribute to ongoing improvements of landscaped areas.
• Safely operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment.
• Adapt work schedules to seasonal and weather conditions and work closely with the wider estates and maintenance team.

• Previous experience in horticulture, ideally in a large, high-profile, or similarly demanding environment.
• Relevant horticultural qualifications, including NPTC PA1 and PA6a pesticide certificates and an NVQ in Amenity Horticulture or an equivalent qualification, would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, with Category C1 or equivalent desirable.
• Ability to manage a changing workload with a flexible, proactive, and organised approach.

• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Generous holiday entitlement and access to a contributory pension scheme.
• SALARY: £37,500 (circa, depending on experience)
• LOCATION:
  
  Hertfordshire
• JOB No: EC71246

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