Groundskeeper

ISC group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Specialist groundskeeping

Supportive environment

Job summary

Portsmouth Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join our Grounds Team at Hilsea Playing Fields. You will maintain sports pitches and assist with planned maintenance projects for our sport and lettings programmes.

Working as part of a small team, you will report to the Head Groundskeeper and Site Manager. The role includes occasional support at the main site and requires Level 2 Sports Turf operative qualification and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Team player with good organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Professional and approachable manner with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
• Flexible to support sporting events, lettings and weekend/evening work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sports pitches and grounds to a high standard.
• Assist with planned maintenance projects and site improvements.
• Provide occasional support at the school’s main site.
• Collaborate with the Grounds Team under the Head Groundskeeper and Site Manager.

Skills

Team player

Organised

Time management

Flexible

Willingness to train

Education

Level 2 Sports Turf operative

Job description

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Groundskeeper to join our Grounds Team based at Hilsea Playing Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and development of high-quality sports facilities that support the school's extensive sporting and lettings programmes.

Working as part of a small, professional team and reporting to the Head Groundskeeper and Hilsea Site Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining sports pitches and grounds to a high standard, assisting with planned maintenance projects, and supporting future site improvements. The role also includes occasional support at the school's main site.

We welcome applications from both:

• Individuals looking to develop a career in grounds maintenance and sports turf management; and
• Experienced grounds professionals with relevant qualifications and specialist skills.

Key Requirements

• Team player with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under direction.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible in responding to operational needs.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Professional and approachable manner when interacting with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.
• Level 2 Sports Turf operative.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) working Monday to Friday. The standard work pattern is 8.00am to 4.00pm, with an unpaid 30 minutes for lunch, however, during term time, it may be necessary to vary these working hours between 8.00am and 6.00pm to meet operational requirements. Flexibility is required to support sporting events, lettings, site security, and occasional additional weekend or evening working.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist groundskeeping expertise within a leading independent school.
• Supportive working environment within a respected and successful educational institution.

More information relating to the key duties and responsibilities of this role can be found in the attached job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on 26th November 2026 and interviews will be scheduled to take place on the school site on 3rd or 4th December 2026.

Please note that we are not able to accept a CV in place of a completed application form and appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.