Groundskeeper

TBA; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School in North East London is seeking a Groundskeeper from November 2026. This full-time, permanent role covers all sports fields and the main school site, with duties across gardens, borders and boundaries.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organised and can work well independently or in a team to ensure quality sports facilities. The position requires strong practical grounds knowledge and a relevant professional qualification; safeguarding checks including DBS will be conducted on

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of grounds maintenance.
• Experience with sports turf is essential.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks including DBS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all sports playing fields and main school grounds.
• Care for gardens, borders and boundaries to a high standard.
• Work independently and as part of a wider grounds team.
• Support facility improvements and seasonal readiness.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Sports turf management

Hands-on

Teamwork

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Groundskeeper

Start Date: November 2026

Location: North East London/Essex borders

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: £32,500 - £33,500

A leading and thriving independent school in North East London, close to Essex is seeking a Groundskeeper from November 2026. This is a full time and permanent position.

The Groundskeeper will work on all sports playing fields at the School's playing fields (main area of responsibility) and main school site. Grounds staff are also expected to undertake work in the school’s gardens, borders and boundaries, ensuring these areas are maintained to a high standard. This position would suit a “hands on” experienced individual who is flexible and committed to providing quality sports facilities and grounds. The Groundskeeper takes an active role whilst understanding the changes in the sporting seasons. A proactive approach to grounds maintenance, sports turf management and facility improvement will be essential.

The role requires an experienced individual with a strong practical knowledge of grounds maintenance.

The successful candidate will be flexible, well organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team. A relevant professional qualification is expected.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check