Grounds Assistant

Grounds Assistant - To Start March 2026

Actual Salary: £27,354 - £28,526 per annum dependent on experience, skills and qualifications, pro rata for part time.

6 weeks paid annual leave plus paid bank holidays and 3 paid concessionary days over Christmas (pro rata for part-time).

The Role:

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, flexible and proactive Grounds Assistant, with relevant experience of general grounds maintenance, gardening, and ideally the upkeep of sports pitches (although this is not essential). Supporting the School’s aesthetic plans for the site the successful individual will have an excellent eye for detail and enjoy working outdoors. Working collaboratively with the wider Estates and Grounds Team, we are looking for a supportive and positive team player who is able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision when undertaking daily tasks.

The role will involve general garden maintenance (including pruning, mowing, leaf blowing and weeding) as well as providing support to the wider Estates team with maintenance duties as required.

The Person:
Key skills, experience and qualities required for the Grounds Assistant include previous experience in a similar role with transferable skills; an eye for detail and demonstrable creative flair in relation to landscaping gardening and horticulture; a collaborative team player; good verbal and written communication skills; ability and willingness to work outside in all weathers; experience in basic maintenance of equipment and machinery;

demonstrates high levels of time management and initiative to manage own workload; basic IT skills.

• Desirable:
  Experience of working within an independent school environment or similar high profile estate.
• Experience of working with grounds and sports pitches including turf knowledge, ground/sports turf machinery and pitch marking.
• Advanced plant and tree knowledge.

What the School will offer:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary).
• Free parking.
• Free lunch options for staff during term time.
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Gym Schemes available.
• Long service recognition.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives including counselling services and onsite Mental Health Champions.
• Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy.

Application Details:
Closing Date:
Friday 20th February (10am). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.