Head Groundsman in Worksop

Location: Nottinghamshire, UK

Salary: £30,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st March 2026

About us

Worksop College and Ranby House; one community set across two schools - educating children from age two to eighteen. We are proud of being a broad-ability school with a focus firmly on progress, recognising that every child has their own set of skills and abilities, whether it be academic, sporting, musical or otherwise. We believe that education is about more than the flight towards academic success, but about human flourishing. We want our students to be the very best version of themselves.

Job Description

The Head of Grounds will autonomously manage, develop, and maintain all school grounds, sports pitches and external areas across Worksop College and Ranby House. The post holder will ensure high-quality playing surfaces, safe grounds, and an attractive school environment through effective planning, maintenance, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Grounds & Sports Surface Management
  • Liaise with Estates Manager, Head of Sport, and Prep School leadership to plan grounds preparation for sports fixtures and events.
  • Mark and over-mark pitches for cricket, rugby, football and other sporting activities.
  • Maintain optimal playing quality and grass care standards across all sports surfaces.
  • Manage and maintain artificial playing surfaces.
  • Ensure formal school gardens are planted and maintained to a high standard.
  • Maintain roads, paths and external areas, ensuring safety during snow, ice, leaf fall and other hazards.
• Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead and coordinate the workload of the grounds team.
  • Ensure all staff are fully trained and aware of safe working practices.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews, maintain attendance records and oversee daily operations.
  • Promote high standards of professionalism, uniform, and conduct among the team.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all staff comply with Health & Safety regulations and complete risk assessments.
  • Oversee safe use, handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and pesticides.
  • Ensure safe working practices and appropriate use of PPE.
  • Investigate and report accidents and near misses.
  • Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Financial & Resource Management
  • Manage annual grounds budgets effectively, ensuring value for money.
  • Maintain accurate stock control of materials, equipment and machinery.
  • Participate in capital replacement planning and project development.
• General Duties
  • Undertake a full range of groundskeeping tasks as required.
  • Assist with emergency responses, such as flooding or adverse weather.
  • Support the setup of school events and activities.
  • Escort contractors and visitors as needed.
  • Maintain a proactive approach to site security and appearance.

Benefits

Working at Worksop and Ranby House is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Free meals provided when on duty
• Free onsite parking

You may also have experience in the following: Head of Grounds, Grounds Manager, Senior Groundskeeper, Sports Turf Manager, Head Groundsman, Estates Grounds Manager, Grounds & Facilities Manager, Sports Grounds Manager, Turf & Grounds Manager, School Grounds Manager, Grounds Maintenance Manager, Estates & Grounds Supervisor, Grounds Operations Manager, Horticultural & Grounds Manager, Facilities & Grounds Manager.