About the Role
Principal Education is working in partnership with a well-established independent school in West London to recruit an experienced and dedicated Groundsperson to join its established grounds and site team.
The school boasts extensive sporting facilities, including rugby and cricket pitches, an artificial hockey pitch, tennis and netball courts, alongside attractive landscaped grounds. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining these facilities to an excellent standard, ensuring they remain safe, well-presented and ready for pupils, staff, sporting fixtures and school events throughout the year.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grounds professional with a strong background in sports turf maintenance who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and understands the importance of maintaining high-quality playing surfaces in a busy school environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain the quality, appearance, safety and playability of sports pitches, playing surfaces and landscaped grounds.
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Prepare, mark out and set up sports pitches and facilities for training sessions, competitive fixtures and school events.
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Maintain cricket squares and pitches to a high standard, ensuring they are suitable for different age groups, playing conditions and seasons.
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Carry out routine grounds maintenance, turf care, cultivation, landscaping and minor construction work.
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Operate, maintain and safely store groundskeeping machinery, vehicles, tools and equipment.
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Monitor and maintain irrigation and drainage systems, responding to weather-related challenges, including waterlogging and flooding where required.
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Ensure all groundskeeping activities comply with relevant health and safety procedures.
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Work collaboratively with the wider grounds team, school staff and sports department to coordinate pitch preparation and facility availability.
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Assist with setting up, maintaining and clearing facilities for sporting fixtures, school events and other activities.
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Monitor groundskeeping materials and supplies, maintain accurate records and report equipment or replenishment requirements.
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Support site security duties, including keyholding, alarm and CCTV monitoring, where required.
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Ensure grounds, equipment and facilities remain clean, organised, safe and ready for use.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will be an experienced, reliable and proactive grounds professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to an established team.
You must have:
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A full, valid UK driving licence.
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At least three years' experience working in a sports grounds environment.
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Proven experience maintaining high-quality sports surfaces and playing pitches.
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Practical experience operating and maintaining groundskeeping machinery, equipment and systems.
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A sound understanding of seasonal sports ground maintenance and turf management.
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Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
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A flexible approach to working hours, including alternate Saturdays during term time and occasional additional hours during busy sporting periods.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
The following would be advantageous:
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A Level 2 qualification or higher in grounds
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Experienced Groundsperson - Independent School, West London in City of London employer: Principal Recruitment
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