High Peak School
Cheshire East
£28,533 - £30,410 per year
Salary:
£28,533 (SCP7) to £30,410 (SCP11) per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
Are you passionate about the outdoors, animal care, and creating safe, inspiring environments for young people?
High Peak School looking for a proactive and skilled Grounds Person to manage our school's farm, grounds, and external facilities. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining a secure, well-kept, and engaging outdoor space that supports both learning and wellbeing.
Join us in shaping a safe, vibrant, and nurturing environment for our school community.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining lawns, woodlands, and pathways across our scenic site
Supporting the care of farm animals (e.g. pygmy goats, alpacas)
Ensuring site security and responding to emergencies
Carrying out general repairs and seasonal maintenance
Managing tools, equipment, and health & safety compliance
You'll work closely with staff and pupils, contributing to educational activities and helping to bring our outdoor spaces to life.
What we're looking for:
Practical experience in groundskeeping, land management or similar
Confidence using machinery (e.g. mowers, tractors, chainsaws)
A strong understanding of health & safety and site security
A flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to support across the site
Animal care experience is a bonus
Why work for us?
Supportive and friendly school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A rewarding role where you'll make a real impact
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we?
Our specialist multi-disciplinary team of leaders, carers, therapists and educationalists work seamlessly together. They teach and proactively support pupils who have been subjected to adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, toxic stress and associated mental wellbeing difficulties, aiming to break the cycle of adversity. Children and young people may also come to us because they are challenged by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and dyspraxia or moderate and specific learning difficulties.
High Peak School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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About High Peak School
High Peak School
Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport
Chesire
SK12 2AP
United Kingdom
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