Groundsperson

Claremont Fan Court School; West End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Staff fee remission

Cycle to work

Lunches

Job summary

Claremont Fan Court School is seeking a groundsperson to join our team to help maintain the school's 100-acre historic estate and ensure safe, efficient day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will have grounds maintenance experience and knowledge of health and safety regulations, with a commitment to high standards in a busy school environment. The role offers a supportive team and a chance to contribute to our outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and interest in grounds management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Health & safety

Job description

Claremont Fan Court School is seeking a groundsperson to join our team as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic team, responsible for the safe upkeep and running of our beautiful 100-acre historic estate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance and interest in grounds management
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

For further information about the role, including the full job description and person specification, please refer to the job pack.

Why Claremont?

Claremont is a warm, grounded and truly co-educational day school community where children thrive because they are encouraged to be themselves while striving for their best. Our ethos rejects hot-house culture; instead, we pair academic aspiration with kindness, curiosity and breadth of opportunity.

Benefits

• A generous defined contribution pension scheme which offers flexibility around both employer and employee contribution levels
• Comprehensive life insurance
• Staff fee remission (for eligible staff upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 21 August 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 24 August 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews and any subsequent offers may be made at any stage of the process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.