Assistant Groundskeeper — Sports Fields

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

King’s College School seeks a keen assistant groundsperson to support the grounds team in maintaining the school’s sports facilities at the main site and Kingsway.

With 25 hours per week and a salary of £20,347 per annum, you will join a team of six grounds staff, operate light machinery, assist with matches, and help keep outdoor spaces in top condition. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a groundsperson or similar.
• Knowledge of field markings.
• Ability to repair machinery and perform small repairs.
• Experience with synthetic sports pitches/surfaces.
• Driving licence (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sports facilities to recognised national standards.
• Provide grounds staff support to matches/fixtures when required.
• Assist with working with hand machinery and equipment to maintain pitches and surfaces.
• Assist with general equipment maintenance as directed.
• Assist with pruning, hedge cutting and path maintenance.
• Assist with grounds and sport-related buildings and facilities.
• Attend meetings and events as directed.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the head groundsperson.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Ability to work without supervision

Education

NVQ turf management (desirable)

Tools

Grounds machinery

Job description

King’s College School seeks a keen assistant groundsperson to support the grounds team in maintaining the school’s sports facilities at the main site and Kingsway.

With 25 hours per week and a salary of £20,347 per annum, you will join a team of six grounds staff, operate light machinery, assist with matches, and help keep outdoor spaces in top condition. Full training will be provided.