Head of Grounds

shangang Keji Industrial CO LTD; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education in Buckinghamshire seeks a Head of Grounds to lead the grounds team and manage daily maintenance of extensive outdoor facilities, including sports pitches and landscaped areas.

The role requires proven grounds-management experience, ideally in a school or sports setting, with knowledge of maintaining cricket, rugby, football and athletics pitches. DBS clearance is required; permanent, full-time role starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds management, ideally within a school or sports environment.
• Experience preparing and maintaining sports pitches for cricket, rugby, football and athletics.
• Willing to undergo safeguarding checks including DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grounds team and oversee day-to-day grounds operations.
• Prepare, maintain and develop the school’s outdoor facilities to a high standard.
• Care for gardens, flower beds, trees, hedges, fencing and other landscaped areas.

Skills

Grounds management

Sports pitches maintenance

Job description

Role: Head of Grounds

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Slough area, Buckinghamshire

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

A leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire (north of Slough) is seeking a Head of Grounds. This is a full time and permanent role from November 2026. Hours are 08:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and Saturdays are on a rota during term time.

This is a well-established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for their students. Sport is a major part of life at the school, with an extensive programme of cricket, rugby, football, athletics and other activities taking place throughout the year. The grounds include a wide range of sports pitches, playing fields, gardens, landscaped areas, flower beds, trees, hedging, boundaries and other outdoor facilities, all of which require careful preparation and ongoing maintenance to a high standard.

The Head is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and motivated Head of Grounds to lead our grounds team and take responsibility for the day-to-day management, preparation and maintenance of the school’s grounds and outdoor facilities.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in grounds management, ideally within a school, sports, or similar environment, with experience of preparing and maintaining sports pitches for cricket, rugby, football and athletics. You will also have a good practical understanding of the care and maintenance of gardens, flower beds, trees, hedges, fencing, boundaries and other landscaped areas.

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