Grounds & Maintenance Officer

The Opportunity

We are excited to invite an enthusiastic Maintenance and Grounds Officer to join our team. This is a full time contract position. The Maintenance and Grounds Officer will contribute to a range of routine tasks to ensure our school is to a high standard of presentation and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing gardening duties including planting, sowing, weeding and preparing garden beds and rockeries including competent and safe use of hand-held power equipment such as blowers and lawn edgers
• Maintaining gardens, sports grounds and/or facilities
• Safely operating, maintaining, turf and ride on powered machinery
• Applying trade skills in construction, maintenance and repair tasks safely using precision hand and power tools and equipment
• Contribute to the School’s WHS practices and liaise with specialist licensed providers or contractors to facilitate more complex tasks and activities across the College

About Us

McAuley Community School is a dynamic and inclusive Reception to Year 6 Catholic school located in the vibrant coastal community of Hove. Grounded in the charism of Catherine McAuley, we are a place where curiosity is encouraged, relationships are central, and every learner is supported to thrive. At McAuley, community is at the heart of who we are. Our staff actively contribute to a warm, connected, and vibrant school culture, sharing their strengths, passions, and expertise. We take a strengths-based approach with both students and staff, recognising that everyone brings unique gifts to our community.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Demons…