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Head of Grounds
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Farnham Royal, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
TBA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Groundskeeper
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role:
Head of Grounds
Start Date:
November 2026
Location:
Slough area, Buckinghamshire
Contract Term:
Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
A leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire (north of Slough) is seeking a Head of Grounds. This is a full time and permanent role from November 2026. Hours are 08:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and Saturdays are on a rota during term time.
This is a well-established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for their students. Sport is a major part of life at the school, with an extensive programme of cricket, rugby, football, athletics and other activities taking place throughout the year. The grounds include a wide range of sports pitches, playing fields, gardens, landscaped areas, flower beds, trees, hedging, boundaries and other outdoor facilities, all of which require careful preparation and ongoing maintenance to a high standard.
The Head is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and motivated Head of Grounds to lead our grounds team and take responsibility for the day-to-day management, preparation and maintenance of the school’s grounds and outdoor facilities.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in grounds management, ideally within a school, sports, or similar environment, with experience of preparing and maintaining sports pitches for cricket, rugby, football and athletics. You will also have a good practical understanding of the care and maintenance of gardens, flower beds, trees, hedges, fencing, boundaries and other landscaped areas.
If you want to work at a thriving and busy school and have a passion for groundskeeping and gardening, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information including an information pack.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check
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