Gardener

Reports to

Head of Maintenance

Line management

No line management

Role purpose

Create and maintain inspiring outdoor spaces.

Our mission

To provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

Our vision

To be a nursery where teaching is fun, and learning is easy.

Our values

We are caring

We are kind, gentle, calm, and welcoming. We respect the children, each other and our environment. We teach the children and are ready to listen and learn from them. We build trusting, supportive, and non-discriminatory relationships in the best interests of the child. We have sensitive, responsive, and expressive interactions between practitioner and children. We celebrate each child’s unique perspective and take children seriously as active and competent members of society.

We are energetic

We play, learn, and laugh together, spending time outdoors and encouraging children to be active, confident, and joyful participants. We provide experiences which inspire creativity and nurture curiosity, enabling children to be independent, resilient, and successful. We grow, cook, and eat together, building skills for a healthy future.

We are innovative

We uphold traditional theories and pedagogies, but constantly review, research, and reflect. We listen to ideas and are ready to embrace them. We are proud to be leaders in progressive childcare.

Your duties

Key responsibilities

  • Monitoring the health of plants including pest control.
  • Watering & feeding of the plants.
  • Trimming & pruning of shrubs & plants.
  • Weeding & keeping gardens & grounds clear of debris & litter.
  • Advising on planting & other issues relating to the gardens.
  • Planting & mowing lawns when required.

What you need

Essential

  • Enhanced DBS
  • Aged 16 / 18 or over
  • Ability to engage with colleagues and parents
  • A willingness to undertake relevant further training as and when required
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to engage and interact positively with children
  • Able to follow instructions and work using own initiative as necessary
  • Reliable, responsible, trustworthy and motivated
  • Commitment to safeguarding children at all times
  • Ability to use equipment appropriate to the job e.g. lawn mower, hedge cutter, leaf blower.
  • Have knowledge & understanding of appropriate health & safety measures, including the use of PPE.

Desirable

  • Subscription to the DBS update service
  • Experience of working with children 0 – 5 years
  • GCSE 4+ in English and Maths (A – C)
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Paediatric First Aid Training (12 hours)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
  • Foundation Safeguarding Awareness Training
  • Qualification in gardening/horticulture.