How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Part Time Ground Worker
Location: Orchards Manor School, Near King’s Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week | 3 days per week (TBC)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Part Time Ground Worker to join our team at Orchards Manor School, a brand-new Options Autism school near Downham Market.
Our school supports children and young people with autism and complex needs, creating a safe, inspiring environment where every learner can flourish. As part of this journey, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to help us maintain a warm, welcoming, and well-kept setting for all pupils and staff.
About the Role
As our Ground Worker, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our school grounds and facilities remain safe, clean, and beautifully maintained. You’ll take responsibility for the upkeep of our outdoor spaces — from mowing and pruning to carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs — helping to create an environment our pupils can be proud of.
You’ll also support with site safety checks, health and safety routines, and the secure storage and maintenance of tools and equipment. This hands-on, varied role will suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes initiative, and can respond flexibly to the needs of a busy school day.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, or a similar practical role
- Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations
- Confidence using hand tools and machinery (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)
- A proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious approach to work
- A friendly, respectful manner when interacting with staff and pupils
About us
Orchards Manor School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist school opening near King’s Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
Orchards Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on-site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.
At Orchards Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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