Valley Invicta Academy Trust (VIAT), a cluster of primary and secondary schools that work together in collaboration to support one another. Each with their own context, ethos, strengths, and areas for development - to work together to enable every single child, and every member of our team, to be the very best they can be.
We are looking to recruit a grounds person to join our team. As a member of the grounds team, undertake grass cutting, hedge cutting and other associated grounds work. Under the direction of the Trusts lead grounds person , duties will include all aspects of grounds work to ensure our students get the best possible experience when using the Trusts facilities. Working hours will be subject to variation to ensure continuity.
If you are passionate about working in a dynamic team to provide inclusive support to enable students to have full and effective access to the secondary school curriculum, we would love to hear from you.
Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Exceptional Care, Exceptional Education and Exceptional Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.
To learn more about our state-of-the-art school, please visit our website: www.viat.org.uk
To apply, please download a copy of the application form and email to:
[email protected]Note: applicants will be invited for interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
A copy of a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our schools' policy pages and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found here.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.
If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.
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Job Specification
Role
Estates and Facilities
Subject
Grounds Keeper
Salary
VIAT 4 (£25,201-£26,256)
Closing Date
5 September 2025, 9am
Start Date
TBC
Job Reference
KCC104-1000-214S
Location
ME145DS
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For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref:
KCC104-1000-214S.
Mrs Lynne Russell
03033030000 Option 5
[email protected]
