The Pioneer Academy is seeking to employ a Groundsperson to support the Head of Estates and Assistant Head of Estates in the ground’s maintenance across the Trust, ensuring that each school site is maintained to an excellent standard.

Key aspects of the role are:

• Driving works vehicles as required to multiple sites. 
• Being responsible for the ground’s maintenance and landscaping across all our schools.
• Working as part of a team, and under direction of the Head of Estates and Assistant Head of Estates. 
• Completing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure our schools’ grounds are well-presented and well-kept.
• Operating both hand-held and powered machinery.
• Understanding basic health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate must be able to travel to Belvedere Junior School each day which is where the working day starts and finishes.  A full clean driving license is essential, and transportation between schools is provided.  The working hours are 7am – 3:30pm, but are flexible subject to the requirements of the season.

The Pioneer Academy is a primary multi academy trust with schools across London and South East England.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.  Together we will continue to grow and embed an inclusive culture of high aspirations where a commitment to putting children first is the norm.  At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.   

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to arrange a discussion with the Estates and Grounds team, please contact recruitment team on 01689 283121.

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload.   We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.  We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics.
• A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject specific training for all, and access to NPQs.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy,  mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.