Grounds Keeper - Full-time/Part time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A collaborative school trust is seeking a Grounds Keeper to maintain school grounds, ensuring a positive environment for students. The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance and the ability to work within a team. This part-time role involves grass and hedge cutting and offers a supportive team atmosphere. Applications are encouraged early as interviews may be conducted before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or related field is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grass cutting and hedge cutting.
• Maintain the grounds to ensure a positive experience for students.

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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 arrangements

Part time hours considered. Working hours will be subject to variation to ensure continuity.

Environment and values

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. 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.

How to apply

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: [e-mail]

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.

Safeguarding and policy

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.

Equality and accessibility

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 (e.g., large print, coloured forms).

Role specifics

Role: Estates and Facilities — Grounds Keeper

Salary: VIAT 4 (£25,201-£26,256)

Closing Date: 18 October 2025, 12 noon

Start Date: ASAP

Job Reference: KCC104-1000-219S

Location: ME145DS

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Contacts

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KCC104-1000-219S. Mrs Lynne Russell, 03033030000 Option 5, [e-mail]