Apprentice Gardener
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Company: Radley College
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Location: Abingdon, OX14 2HR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
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Ref: NAS-2000046204
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Application Deadline Date: 18/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 07.30am to 4.00 pm Friday 07.30am to 3.00 pm half hour unpaid lunch breaks each day.
Brief Description
Radley College is a leading independent boys’ boarding school set in 800 acres of grounds. We take great pride in the grounds and gardens across site and have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join the team.
Training to be Provided
Horticulture Operative Level 2
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
- Level 2 PA1 Pesticides
- Work-based training with your employer
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- 14 days college attendance to complete Horticulture Principles and Practice course
- 2 days college attendance to complete Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid course
- 2 days college attendance to complete Level 2 PA1 Pesticides course
- Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Future Prospects
There is the possibility of a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
You will be energetic and hard-working. Drive and passion for gardening are key for this role. If you have a keen eye for detail and would like to know more, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Undertaking general day to day duties, dependent on the weather and work schedule, including:
- Prepping, tending, planting, pruning beds and borders, trees, plants and shrubs.
- Lawn mowing.
- Hedge cutting.
- Leaf blowing and collection.
- Soft landscaping.
- Weed control and litter removal.
- Help maintain the general cleanliness and tidiness of campus.
Other Information
The Apprenticeship will involve working outdoors all year round and in all weather