Support Staff
Grounds Supervisor
We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.
The Role
To provide support to the estates department, taking a professional and proactive approach to general maintenance, and on‑going improvements of the site, treating Health and Safety as a priority in all aspects of the role.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
- Routine basic maintenance of the college grounds, including the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), cleaning and litter picking.
- To operate and carry out basic maintenance to grounds maintenance machinery and equipment in line with Health & Safety regulations.
- Assist with event set ups, including exam set up and take down, Open Days, Taster Days and Consultation Days.
- General upkeep of all site soft landscaping, including but not limited to weeding, mowing, trimming, hedge trimming etc.
The Successful Candidate
Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well‑established Estates department.
The Estates department is looking for someone who can undertake manual tasks such as maintenance repairs/DIY, holds a First Aid Certificate or is willing to work towards one, and can work without direct supervision in a quick and efficient manner.
You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.
Terms and Conditions
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year (for the right candidate we would consider term time plus 2 or 4 weeks), 8am to 4pm with flexibility to work 10am to 6pm on occasion.
Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 11 to 13 – £28,634 to £30,444 per annum.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Monday 1st June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).
Benefits
We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
- Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
- Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
- Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
- A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
- Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
- Free use of the on‑site gym
- Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
- Flu Vouchers
- Staff savings scheme
Additional Information
All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.
Our college is committed to equality, diversity and welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.
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