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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor.
Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor
| Capel Manor College
Location: Enfield
Salary: £36,717pa inclusive of London Weighting
Full Time: Permanent
Closing Date: 03 Nov 2024
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Grounds Person/Arboriculture Instructor.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping within the College’s grounds. They will also be responsible for providing instruction to students on our Arboriculture courses. This will involve teaching them hands-on skills, such as how to operate, maintain and use machinery and equipment and demonstrating how to carry out tree surgery and maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within the arboriculture industry and have a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry or equivalent. They will have relevant industrial tickets such as tree felling and processing awards, chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting award, and the tree climbing and aerial rescue award. They will be comfortable demonstrating a rage of practical topics to learners of different abilities, including but not limited to tree felling, climbing, rigging, chainsaw usage, wood chipper usage, and practical tree work skills including pruning.
Benefits of Working for Us
We offer our staff with competitive salary ranges and with a great benefits package that includes:
Academic staff and those on Leadership and Management scales receive 45 days of leave. Business and Learning Support staff get 30-32 days, with an additional five days after four years of service. All entitlements include bank holidays
Academic staff can join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, while Business and Learning Support staff can join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Both are defined benefit schemes offering tax-free lump sums at retirement, ill-health benefits, and financial protection for dependents.
We offer various personal development opportunities, including support for unqualified lecturers to study the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. We also run five all-staff continual professional development (CPD) days annually.
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Staff can consult with a GP 24/7, and their household members can access the service too.
The College offers a 24/7 confidential helpline for staff and their families providing counselling and advice. The service provides emotional help, support with family issues, legal advice, health and wellbeing advice and financial wellbeing guidance.
In partnership with Halfords our staff can purchase bikes and equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme.
The College has partnered with Calm, the #1 mental health app, for stress relief, improved sleep, and overall wellness
The College has a long service award scheme, designed to recognise and celebrate the dedication and contributions of our long-standing team members. The scheme includes payment for reaching service milestones ranging from £100 for 5 years’ service through to £1,250 for 25 years’ service.
Free, on-site parking at our Enfield, Mottingham and Crystal Palace Park campuses.
We offer free eye tests and glasses for computer users, plus seasonal flu vaccinations.
Free entry for staff and one guest to our Gardens and some annual events.
To apply for this job please visit careers.capel.ac.uk.