Part Time Ground Worker

Outcomes First Group; Clenchwarton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Clenchwarton is seeking a dedicated Part Time Ground Worker to maintain school grounds and ensure safety. The role includes responsibilities for outdoor upkeep and supporting health and safety routines. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance and a proactive approach. This position promotes a work/life balance with a 4-Day Working Week initiative.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds safely and cleanly.
• Support site safety checks and health routines.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Experience in grounds maintenance

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Confidence using hand tools and machinery

Proactive and reliable approach

Friendly manner when interacting with others

Job description

Responsibilities

As our Ground Worker, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our school grounds and facilities remain safe, clean, and beautifully maintained. You'll take responsibility for the upkeep of our outdoor spaces – from mowing and pruning to carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs – helping to create an environment our pupils can be proud of. You'll also support with site safety checks, health and safety routines, and the secure storage and maintenance of tools and equipment. This hands‑on, varied role will suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes initiative, and can respond flexibly to the needs of a busy school day. We're excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Part Time Ground Worker to join our team at Orchards Manor School, a brand-new Options Autism school near Downham Market.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, or a similar practical role
• Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations
• Confidence using hand tools and machinery (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
• A proactive, reliable, and safety‑conscious approach to work
• A friendly, respectful manner when interacting with staff and pupils

School Overview

Orchards Manor School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist school opening near King’s Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Orchards Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on‑site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person‑centred approach to learning and wellbeing.

Working Hours and Culture

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW – and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join our new school.

EEO and Checks

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) enabling you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support