Grounds Technician
York
Permanent -PT – 0.4 contract – two days per week
£21,128
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.
We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Arboriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Professional Tree Surgery, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness and Uniformed Public Services.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Technician with a background and experience in grounds maintenance to join our Grounds/Estates Team here at our York campus. Working two days per week as part of ABC Grounds Team.
We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for maintenance of the grounds and gardens for the use and education of students across all areas. Sector experience and knowledge specifically in Horticulture, machinery, landscaping and the environment will be beneficial.
The successful candidate will be involved in the development and changes required to deliver a modern and sustainable educational environment.
Qualifications in Horticulture, machinery maintenance and or landscaping are required.
We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.
We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.
Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development, Teacher’s Pension/Local Government Pension and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment.
The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.
