South Lee Prep School and Nursery is seeking a Gardener and maintenance person to join the team. This is a part-time role based at Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2BT. Salary: £8,000 per annum. Hours: 12 hours per week. Contract: Permanent, with a six-month probationary period. Reference: 0423.
Overview
South Lee Prep School and Nursery are looking for a gardener and maintenance person who will work closely with the Compliance Manager to manage gardening tasks and some light maintenance. You should have a positive, flexible, and discrete approach and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive school community dedicated to delivering the school’s vision. The school was founded in 1961 and is a thriving, co-educational day prep school.
Responsibilities
* Manage and carry out gardening tasks and light maintenance as required
* Work with the Compliance Manager to maintain safe, well-kept school grounds
Working at South Lee Prep School and Nursery – Benefits
* Fee concessions
* Free on-site parking
* Free wellbeing gym sessions in the on-site gym
* Company pension scheme with flexibility for employees and access to free financial advice on appointment
* Delicious cooked lunches during term time and free refreshments throughout the day
* Conveniently located on the edge of Bury St Edmunds
* Reduced rates on facility hire for family events or groups outside school
* Thorough induction with mentor and staff buddy for the first year
* Collaborative colleagues and a culture of teamwork and support
About South Lee Prep School and Nursery
South Lee Prep School is a forward-thinking school that aims to enhance learning and ignite intellectual curiosity. We encourage children to become independent learners, ask questions, challenge existing ideas, and develop resilience and happiness. Our six pillars – authenticity and achievement, communication and community, nurture, and zest – support each child to grow with confidence and purpose.
How to Apply
Please read the job description and complete an application form. All applications should be sent to recruitment@southlee.co.uk. Applicants can also find the application form and other details on our school website: https://www.southlee.co.uk/work-with-us
Key Dates
* Closing date: 6 November 2025
* Interview date: 10 November 2025
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. The school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applications should be submitted in good time. For reasons of safer recruitment, we do not accept or review curriculum vitae. To progress your application, a completed South Lee Prep School Application Form is required. We will request employment references for shortlisted candidates prior to interview and will verify that candidates have not been disqualified from working with children. Any gaps in employment will be explored at interview. We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of Keeping Children Safe.
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