Grounds Person - Independent school

Veritas Education Recruitment; Acton; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Veritas Education is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to maintain extensive school grounds, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces to a high standard in West London. You will ensure pupils and staff benefit from top-quality facilities year-round.

Responsibilities include maintaining pitches and AstroTurf surfaces, operating grounds equipment, and contributing to seasonal improvement projects. A team player with attention to detail is essential to thrive in this educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Groundsperson, Grounds Maintenance Operative, or similar role.
• Proven experience maintaining AstroTurf and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Synthetic Sports Surface Maintenance training (essential).
• Knowledge of sports pitch maintenance and grounds care best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Responsabilités

• Maintenance of sports pitches, playing fields, landscaped areas, and school grounds.
• Upkeep and presentation of AstroTurf and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Safe operation and maintenance of groundskeeping machinery and equipment.
• Carry out seasonal maintenance programmes and improvement projects.
• Ensure outdoor areas remain safe, clean, and visually appealing.
• Support the wider estates team with general site duties as required.

Connaissances

Grounds maintenance

AstroTurf maintenance

Equipment operation

Description du poste

Groundsperson
Location: West London - Independant school
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded independent school in West London to recruit an experienced and dedicated Groundsperson.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established school environment, taking responsibility for maintaining extensive grounds, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces to an exceptional standard. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring pupils and staff benefit from first-class outdoor facilities throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of sports pitches, playing fields, landscaped areas, and school grounds.
• Upkeep and presentation of AstroTurf and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Safe operation and maintenance of groundskeeping machinery and equipment.
• Carry out seasonal maintenance programmes and improvement projects.
• Ensure outdoor areas remain safe, clean, and visually appealing.
• Support the wider estates team with general site duties as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Groundsperson, Grounds Maintenance Operative, or in a similar role.
• Proven experience maintaining AstroTurf and synthetic sports surfaces.
• Synthetic Sports Surface Maintenance training (essential).
• Knowledge of sports pitch maintenance and grounds care best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated grounds professional to join a supportive and respected educational environment with outstanding facilities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'