Senior Groundsperson Role
I am working with a school that has a 10-acre playing field, the largest square in Central London, which allows for pupils to engage in sport close to where they study. The playing field is comprised of cricket pitches, football pitches, along with tennis courts of both and tarmac and artificial grass surfaces. In addition, there is an activity area with apparatus within close proximity.
The grounds staff are expected to maintain the School's playing surfaces and surrounding areas to the highest of standards, with the supervision of the Head Groundsperson.
Main Responsibilities
- Grounds maintenance duties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, weeding, tractor operation, ride-on and pedestrian machinery.
- Initial marking and overmarking of sports areas such as football pitches, cricket squares and athletic tracks.
- Maintain artificial / synthetic playing areas.
- Horticultural operations, including ground preparation, planting, turfing, seeding and pruning.
- Assemble and dismantle sports equipment, ensuring it is maintained to a high standard.
- Liaise closely with games staff and external parties to ensure the availability of sports pitches and equipment, in the absence of the Head Groundsperson
- Arrange the correct provision of sports kits for the various teams, via liaison with the school's Site Services.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time role, equating to 37.5 hours per week, including a requirement to work Saturdays on rotation (equating to 13 Saturdays to be worked per year).
Hours worked in addition to those above will be paid at the standard overtime rates.
Interviews: ASAP
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Additional benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas stand-down period. Leave should be taken when convenient with the workload and deadlines
- Pension - Contributory Defined Contribution Scheme
- Free school lunch is provided
- Use of School gym (restricted hours)
- Private medical cover (opt-in)
Responsible Consultant: Kelly B