We are: Gosden House School, a specialist school based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey for children aged 4 to 16 with learning and additional needs. The school is a former manor house set in 20 acres with extensive playing fields, an orchard, walled garden, meadow, horticulture and animal care provision on site.
What we need: We are seeking to appoint a practical site and grounds assistant with good DIY skills, to join the team looking after our large site. This is a physical job and applicants must be physically able to undertake the full range of tasks. Experience of using garden machinery and/or a trade is desirable. Employment is subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
We can offer you: A wonderful working environment, fantastic grounds, a brilliant team to work with and the most eager to learn and happy children.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary: Surrey Pay PS4 £25,804 - £27,630
Hours: 36 hours per week, year-round, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Part time hours or job share will be considered for the right candidate. Please state on application.
Start date: April/May 2026
Other benefits:
• LGPS pension scheme
• Vivup employee benefits (available to all Surrey CC employees)
• Blue light card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school email required)
• Discounts for teachers (all school staff are eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A comprehensive Gosden House Wellbeing Programme
Before applying please ensure that you visit our website to read the job description and person specification. CV’s will not be accepted. All applicants must complete the Application Form
If you would like a show-round of the school before applying please telephone the school
Application deadline: 9am, 13th April 2026
Interviews: w/c 20th April 2026
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Gosden House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close any recruitment campaign early.
12.3.2026
Gosden House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.