Deputy Groundskeeper – Sports Fields

Portsmouth Grammar School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Grammar School is seeking a Deputy Groundskeeper to join our Estates Team at Hilsea Playing Fields, with duties across Hilsea and our main site in Old Portsmouth.

The role involves maintaining sports pitches and facilities to a high standard, assisting with planned maintenance projects, and supporting safeguarding and event-related work. Flexibility for evenings or weekends is required to support events.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education with excellent spoken and written English.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is desirable/required.
• Grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally across all levels.
• IT skills including use of school email system.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and complete grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintain pitches, surfaces, landscaped areas, gardens and access roads.
• Support planned maintenance projects and future site improvements.
• Assist with site security, lettings and safeguarding requirements.
• Work across Hilsea Playing Fields and the main site in Old Portsmouth.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Teamwork

Communication across levels

Attention to detail

IT skills (school email)

Safety awareness

Education

Good standard of education

Emergency First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Portsmouth Grammar School is seeking a Deputy Groundskeeper to join our Estates Team at Hilsea Playing Fields, with duties across Hilsea and our main site in Old Portsmouth.

The role involves maintaining sports pitches and facilities to a high standard, assisting with planned maintenance projects, and supporting safeguarding and event-related work. Flexibility for evenings or weekends is required to support events.