Gardener at ORC External

• South Lee Prep School and Nursery
• Address: Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2BT 
• Salary: £8,000 pa
• Hours: 12 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, six-month probationary period
• Reference: 0423

South Lee Prep School are looking for a Gardener and maintenance person to join their hard-working and inclusive team.

You will be a positive, happy, flexible and skilled member of the support staff team working closely with the Compliance Manager to keep on top of all the gardening, which will include some light maintenance too. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude, be discreet and efficient and will enjoy being part of a busy and happy school community who are working to deliver the school’s vision.

Founded in 1961, South Lee School is a thriving, highly successful, co-ed day prep school. Pupils move on at 13+ to a range of senior schools, locally and further afield.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Working at South Lee Prep and Nursery

• Fee concessions
• Free on-site parking
• Free well being gym sessions in our on-site gym.
• Company Pension Scheme with flexibility for employees and free financial advice for each employee available on appointment
• Delicious, cooked lunches every day during term time and free refreshments available throughout the day
• Conveniently located on the edge of Bury St Edmunds
• Reduced rates on facility hire for family events or groups from outside school
• Thorough induction with mentor and staff buddy for the first year in post
• Amazing colleagues with a culture of teamwork, sharing best practice and support.

About South Lee Prep School and Nursery

South Lee Prep School is a forward-thinking school that is always looking for ways to enhance learning and ignite intellectual curiosity in our children. We want them to become independent learners, to ask questions, to challenge what they already know, to learn new ways of thinking and to be the best they can possibly be. We also want them to learn who they are and how to be resilient and happy in their own skin.

Through our six South Lee pillars (authenticity and achievement, communication and community, nurture, and zest) we aim to instil the skills and confidence in each child so they can go out into the world, ambitious and brave, ready to make a positive difference in whichever way they choose.

To find out more

Please contact Sarah Catchpole, Head by calling 01284754654.

How to apply:

Please read the job description (word) and complete an application form (word)

All applications should be sent to [email protected] 

Applicants can also find the application form and other details on our school website: https://www.southlee.co.uk/work-with-us

Closing date: 6 November 2025. 

Interview date: 10 November 2025.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged strongly to apply in good time.

For reasons of safer recruitment, please be aware we do not accept or review curriculum vitae. To progress your application, we will require a completed South Lee Prep School Application Form.

It is our policy that we request employment references for all short-listed candidates prior to interview. Applicants will be asked to confirm that they have not been disqualified from working with children. Any gaps in employment will be explored at interview.

Candidates should be aware that in line with Keeping Children Safe, we will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates.

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