GROUNDSPERSON

Ref

202379

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4.

Salary

£26016 to £ 26847

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(04/01/2027 ) .

Hours

20 hours a week.

Closing Date

06/11/2026.

Location

Poulton-le-fylde St Chad's Church Of England Primary School, Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7SR (234 on roll)

Tel: 01253 883639

School website: www.poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Governors at Poulton St Chad’s C of E Primary are looking to appoint a Groundsperson to be responsible for the maintenance, security, cleanliness and presentation of the school grounds and external environment, ensuring that all outdoor areas are safe, attractive and fit for purpose. The postholder will support the smooth operation of the school site by undertaking a range of grounds maintenance and associated duties, contributing to a positive learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working hours 7am to 11am Monday- Friday (20 hrs) all year.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Maintain the school grounds and outdoor areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, clean and well presented at all times.

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance duties.

• Undertake seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf clearance, gritting and snow clearance where required.

• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance work across the school site and report any defects or health and safety concerns promptly.

• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.

• Work collaboratively with staff and contractors to support the effective operation, security and appearance of the school environment.

  We can offer you:

• A friendly, experienced and supportive staff team.

• Wonderful children with supportive parents.

• A commitment to your professional development.

• An environment where you will be valued and celebrated yet challenged to improve.

• A commitment to your wellbeing - happy employees are good employees

• A supportive Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school.

  Diocesan application forms are available online- please make sure you save your application form carefully. We will not accept Lancashire County Council application forms. Please email your applications to Mrs Bitsakaki, Headteacher: [email protected]

  Please contact the school office on 01253 883639 if you have any further questions. To get a feel for our school, please have a look on our school website and our Facebook pages. Thank you for your interest in this position.

  Closing Date: Friday 6th November at noon

  Shortlisting: Friday 6th November

  Proposed Interview: Monday 16th November (afternoon)

  Start Date: 4th January 2027 or sooner if available.

  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

  This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

16/11/2027

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.