Overview
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Groundsperson to join our Grounds team and support the delivery of high-quality outdoor sports facilities across our school estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing a diverse range of sporting and amenity areas, including rugby, cricket and football pitches, artificial surfaces and general school grounds.
Responsibilities
Take pride in creating safe, professional and high-performing environments that support both curricular and co-curricular sporting excellence.
Hours
This is a six-month fixed-term role for 40 hours per week (term-time and through school holidays), Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 4.00pm. During the cricket season, you will work on a rota to provide cover for weekday evening and weekend cricket fixtures at Jesmond Cricket Ground.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: In the region of £27,700 gross per annum (full-time equivalent based on a 40-hour working week). Excellent benefits are available – please see the Job Information Pack for full details.
Closing Date
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 15th June 2026.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of neurodivergence, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Whilst all applications are considered on merit, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our staff community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list check and other appropriate checks.
