Gardener

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain gardens, lawns, landscapes, and green spaces to ensure they are healthy, clean, and visually appealing.
• Plant, water, fertilize, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and grass.
• Perform regular pruning, trimming, mowing, and weeding of plants and lawns.
• Monitor plant health and identify diseases, pests, or nutrient deficiencies; take corrective actions when necessary.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides safely and according to guidelines.
• Prepare soil for planting by tilling, adding compost, and improving soil quality.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment. 
• Install and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants.
• Keep outdoor areas clean by removing debris, fallen leaves, and waste materials.
• Assist in landscaping projects, including designing and setting up new gardens or green spaces.
• Report maintenance needs or issues related to garden areas to management.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 2 years of experience in gardening. 
• Basic experience in maintenance. 
• Knowledge of general hygiene and cleaning standards 
• Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.