Groundsperson in Red Hill

Thank you very much indeed for your interest in our client's Groundsperson role. In this role, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across their UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for their pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where they encourage good ideas, empower their colleagues and live and breathe their core values. All their staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. In this role, you will ensure that the school grounds are maintained to the highest standard, by assisting with the preparation and maintenance of both sports surfaces. This includes cricket, athletics, tennis and rounders in the summer and rugby, football, hockey, cross country and netball in the winter, as well as general upkeep of the school grounds. There may be occasions when you will be asked to support the wider Estates Department.

• Preparing and maintaining the school's sports surfaces to a high standard.
• Maintaining the cricket squares and preparing the cricket covers and sightscreens for fixtures.
• Preparing and maintaining the cricket net facilities.
• Tractor and trailer driving.
• Lawn mowing and hedge cutting of the College Campus and surrounding College properties to a high standard.
• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and Summer and Winter bedding.
• Leaf clearing, litter picking and debris collection.
• Brushing of artificial sports pitches.
• Assisting the Estates team with the clearance of snow/ice, gritting/salting of paths, steps, internal roads and car parks to help ensure the safety of all staff, pupils and visitors.
• Making use of the appropriate equipment and facilities in order to complete duties in the most efficient and effective way.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels and efficient/effective working relationships with other members of the Grounds team, College staff, customers and suppliers.
• Ensuring and promoting the correct use and operation of machinery and equipment and reporting any breakdowns to the immediate supervisor.
• Ensuring the security of the department vehicles, tools machinery, buildings and equipment at all times.
• Undertaking appropriate training to ensure that skills remain up to date.
• Undertaking such other duties as required ensuring the smooth running of the Grounds department and the wider school.
• Always carrying out your duties in a safe manner, so as not to endanger yourself or other people.

If you consider something unsafe or likely to cause injury or ill health, you must report it to your Line Manager or the College Health & Safety Officer. Always complying with the Health and Safety Policy. Please note that this position requires a flexible working approach, including occasional weekend working.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 19 June 2026. Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

In accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended) you must take reasonable care not to endanger yourself or other persons whilst at work. You must co-operate with the College to enable it to comply with its legal duties for Health and Safety. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Employees must, at all times, have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004 (as amended) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended) and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role in relation to these requirements. All employees must attend appropriate training in accordance with College and local Safeguarding Board stipulations.

Our client exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check. They will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.