Head of Grounds & Sports Turf

# Head of Grounds & Sports Turf

Employer:

Westonbirt School

Location:

Tetbury, Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
£30,000 to £35,000

Posted:
22nd September 2026

Expires:
3rd November 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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** The Head of Grounds and Sports Turf is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, maintenance,  presentation and continuous improvement of the school’s grounds, natural sports pitches, woodland  and wider external estate. This is a hands-on working management role: the post holder will lead the  Grounds Team while undertaking practical grounds and sports-turf duties alongside colleagues.  The primary objective is to maintain safe, attractive and consistently high-quality grounds and playing  surfaces that support the educational, sporting and operational requirements of the Prep and Senior  Schools.

The role includes forward planning, team supervision, resource and machinery management,  contractor coordination, compliance, budget awareness and the delivery of seasonal maintenance  programmes.
** Hours, Salary & Benefits
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* Hours:

Permanent, full time role, 39 hours per  week, 5 days out of 7. There will be some  early starts, Saturdays and occasional  weekend working will be required to support  fixtures, events, adverse weather and  operational needs.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 dependant upon  experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
* 5% employer pension
* Means tested staff discount
* Complementary lunch where possible
* Access to the group's counselling
* scheme* Personal accident cover at work
* On site parking
* Access to fully funded apprenticeships
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pre-paid shopping discount card
** Application and Key Information
** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we will organise interviews as we receive applications. Prompt application is encouraged.
* Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
** Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
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