Estates Gardener

Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £28,553
Closing Date: 10/06/2026 12:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 10/06/2026 12:00

Ardingly College is seeking to recruit an experienced Gardener responsible for maintaining gardens and horticultural areas to a high standard throughout Ardingly College and Great Walstead School.

The post requires a particular emphasis on horticultural maintenance and candidates should have a strong background in gardening and horticulture with associated knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will be working alongside other department members. 

Hours of work

This is a full-time, year-round role. Hours are 40 hours per week. Standard working pattern will be 7.00am to 3.30pm (inclusive of a 30-minute paid lunch break and a 30-minute unpaid break.) There is a need for members of the team to be on a rota to undertake work on Saturdays, which equates to approximately 9 Saturday mornings per annum.

Salary: £28,553 per annum.

During term time, all staff are provided with complimentary meals when working. Staff also have access to a range of additional benefits including gym membership, staff swimming, other sports and wellbeing activities.

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 10/06/2026 12:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

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