Job Description
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The CEO of SECAT is seeking to appoint an Assistant Groundsperson to support the Head Groundsperson to ensure that all Trust grounds, sports facilities and landscaped areas are maintained to a safe and professional standard and are well presented for students, staff, visitors and all stakeholders.
The successful candiate will have the following:
- Full UKManual Driving Licence
- Qualification in grounds maintenance
It would be desirable if the successful candidates has the following:
- Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture, Turf Maintenance, or related field
- PA1 / PA6a Pesticides Certificate
- Chainsaw qualification (e.g., cross-cutting and maintenance)
- First Aid qualification
The hours per week will vary according to the time of yearas follows:
April to September, 37 hours per week (5 days) £26,824 to £28,598 per annum
October to March, 22.5 hours per week (3 days) £16,311 to £17,390 per annum
Actual Salary £21,567 - £22,994 per annum
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
‘Building strong schools, building strong partnerships, building strong communities’
The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School .
Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.