Location
Sandylands Community Primary School Morecambe, Hampton Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1EJ (419 on roll)
Tel: 01524 410286
School website: www.sandylands.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors wish to appoint a school gardener to maintain and develop our Eco garden and other garden areas within school. The 5 hours a week can be worked in a varying pattern in agreement with school.
Please note that school closes for the summer holidays on Friday, 17th July. Emailed applications can be submitted to
[email protected] up to the closing date. If you wish to submit a paper application, please arrange for this to be hand delivered to school before Friday, 17th July or contact Daveene Rix on 07883 262867 to make arrangements to deliver your application. Thank you
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The closing date is 12 noon on 21st July 2026
Essential Experience
- Understanding plant lifecycles, identifying weeds, and diagnosing and treating pests or diseases.
- Knowledge of pruning
- Ability to work as part of a team
For an informal discussion please contact:
If you would like to discuss the position, please contact Daveene Rix on 01524 410286. Please note that school will be closed from Friday, 17th July
Proposed Interview Date:
04/08/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
