Groundsperson

eTeach UK Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with Life Assurance

Employee Discount Club

Healthcare plan

Discounted school fees

Training & development

Job summary

Whitgift School in South Croydon is seeking a proactive Groundsperson to maintain our extensive sports facilities, pitches and estate to a high standard. You will work on cricket pitches, hybrid surfaces, lawns and landscaped areas, ensuring safety and presentation for educational and community use.

The ideal candidate will have grounds maintenance or sports turf experience, with relevant qualifications and a flexible, team-oriented approach to support school events and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or sports turf work.
• Ability to maintain pitches, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in outdoor environments.
• Flexible and team-oriented approach to support school activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cricket pitches, hybrid surfaces, lawns and landscaped areas.
• Assist with maintenance of the estate and sports facilities.
• Support school events and equipment upkeep as required.
• Ensure grounds are safe, tidy and presentable for users and visitors.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Sports turf management

Landscaping

Health and safety

Education

Sports turf qualifications

Horticulture qualifications

Grounds maintenance certifications

Machinery certification

Pesticide certification

First aid certification

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time, Full Year ContractSalary: Point 16 - £31,751 to Point 18 - £33,147 gross pay per annum depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding or flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are seeking a proactive and practical Groundsperson to support the maintenance and preparation of Whitgift School’s extensive sports facilities, playing surfaces and wider estate. The role involves preparing and maintaining cricket pitches, hybrid sports surfaces, lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard, whilst ensuring the grounds remain safe, attractive and fit for sporting, educational and community use. The successful candidate will also assist with school events, equipment maintenance and the general upkeep of the estate.The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds maintenance, sports turf management, landscaping or a similar outdoor environment, together with strong practical skills, attention to detail and an understanding of health and safety requirements. They should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate flexibility in supporting school activities, and be committed to maintaining high standards across the school's grounds and facilities. Relevant qualifications in sports turf, horticulture or grounds maintenance, together with machinery, pesticide or first aid certifications, would be advantageous.

• money purchase pension scheme (with Life Assurance)
• access to an Employee Discount Club
• membership of a healthcare plan
• discounted school fees for permanent posts within the Foundation
• a supportive working environment with opportunities for training and development

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.