Groundskeeper

Northease Manor School is looking to recruit a full time groundskeeper. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming SEND school where you can enrich lives and truly make a difference.

Groundskeeper Northease Manor School is looking to recruit a full time groundskeeper. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a warm and welcoming SEND school where you can enrich lives and truly make a difference.

To work proactively and independently under the direction of the Site Manager, ensuring the school’s external grounds and outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standard.

This role requires extensive horticultural knowledge, including expertise in the care and cultivation of a wide variety of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers. The Groundskeeper will ensure the grounds are safe, attractive, and supportive of learning throughout the changing seasons, contributing to a calm and welcoming environment for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a member of Northease Manor School staff, you are expected to perform any reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Site Manager or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Personal attributes

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills	Essential	Desirable
	2+ years’ experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, or a related field.	Relevant horticultural qualification (e.g. RHS, City & Guilds, NVQ).
	Strong horticultural expertise, including plant care, seasonal maintenance, and biodiversity awareness.	Experience working in a school or SEND environment.
	Proven ability to plan and carry out work independently to a high standard.	First Aid at Work Certificate.
	Competence in operating and maintaining horticultural machinery safely.
	Understanding of health & safety, risk assessments, and environmental practices.
	Appropriate level of English, Maths, and ICT to complete site documentation.
	Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.

Attitudes and Attributes	Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.	Previous experience of dealing with a range of people and behaviours.
	Positive, professional, and flexible attitude.
	High attention to detail and pride in presentation.
	Sensitivity and empathy when working in a SEND setting.
	Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
	Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and inclusion.
	Effective communicator and supportive team player.
	Brings creativity and initiative to the development and maintenance of the school grounds, contributing ideas to improve site presentation and sustainability.

Salary & Benefits

£25,194 FTE

Location

Northease Manor School
Rodmell
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 3EY

Supporting documents

Groundskeeper Job Description

Groundskeeper Application Form

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 31st December 2025.

Applications may be submitted electronically or in hard copy to: recruitment@northease.co.uk

As a school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS and social media checks.

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