Gardener
Full Time / Permanent / All Year Round
Salary: Circa £26,400 pa based on skills and experience.
Start Date: July 2026
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Gardener to join our dynamic Gardens and Grounds team. Our successful candidate will have good knowledge of plant identification and horticultural techniques as well as an interest and passion for the outdoors and natural environment. A horticultural qualification is not mandatory but relevant experience in either grounds maintenance or gardening is highly desirable.
Working within a team led by the Head Gardener, the main purpose of this post is to provide a pleasant and well-maintained outdoor environment/ garden for the school community to high standards year-round. The role will be based at the Senior School site but will also be required to work at the Prep School site as part of the gardening team.
In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff. Benefits include: ongoing professional development, excellent pension scheme, staff discount, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.
More information to be found on the Truro School website.
Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 June, 2026 at 9.00am. Please note we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:
Miss Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
Email: [email protected], tel: 01872 272763
Pay: £26,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
