We are seeking an experienced, motivated individual to lead our Grounds and Gardens Team. Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintaining and improving the external environments of our facilities.

The successful candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance and the ability to manage a team that conduct a variety of grounds activities that include, but are not limited to: chain sawing, chemical spraying, larger area mowing, formal lawn mowing, tree planting, fence building, car parking and waste management. 

The Grounds and Gardens Team oversee the maintenance and preparation of all sports pitches across the school’s 150-acre site, including artificial sports surfaces (astroturfs), the athletics track, multi-use sports pitches and tennis court surfaces. The candidate will have an appropriate qualification or experience in grounds maintenance, ideally with a broad knowledge of sports turf/ground management practices.

A warm, approachable and engaging manner, with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues, pupils and their families is essential.

The package

Salary: £35,000

Generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Group Life Insurance

• Income Protection

• Use of the swimming pool and facilities at dedicated times

• Lunch is provided free of charge during term time

Employment status: Full-time (starting at 7.30am with no set hours of work. In order to support the school’s sports demands, there will be an element of weekend work, including Saturdays (most Saturdays during the summer term, as well as some Saturdays in the Michaelmas term).

Reporting to: Estates Manager

Required from: January 2026 or sooner

Application closing date: 7th December 2025

Interview date: Shortly after application closure

Early applications are encouraged as suitably qualified candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. The School reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy if an early appointment is made.