The School has an extensive range of gardens, flower beds, lawns, trees, hedges and sporting facilities. The successful candidate would predominantly work on the grounds at our main school site in Woodford Green but will also be expected to carry out occasional work at our sports ground, West Grove, just a short drive away. The Gardener will also be expected to carry out basic grounds maintenance work on the school sites such as setting out sports equipment and maintaining sports pitches. Training for this will be carried out if necessary.

The person will like a new challenge and taking an active role whilst understanding the changes in all four seasons.

The ability to work and prioritise your day to meet the requirements of the school under guidance from the Grounds Manager and Operations Director will be an essential part of this role.

Working Hours

The post is 52 weeks per year. The working hours are 22.5 per week, 3 days per week, 7.00am to 15.00pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

Remuneration

The salary range for the full-time role is £31,300 - £32,300 based upon experience. The pro-rated salary for 3 days a week is £18,780 - £19,380     

See below for details of the benefits packages.

We offer a generous benefits package (details are listed in the attached job pack), including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff. 

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves.  Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 

The closing date for applications is 10am on Thursday 23 April 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 27 April 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.