Head of Grounds & Outdoor Facilities Lead

Knight Education Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education Ltd is recruiting a Head of Grounds for a leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire, north of Slough. This full-time, permanent role starts November 2026, with hours 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday; Saturdays on a term-time rota.

You’ll lead the grounds team and manage daily upkeep of extensive outdoor facilities. The ideal candidate has proven grounds management experience, especially in school or sports settings, and can maintain cricket, rugby, football and athletics

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds management, preferably in a school or sports environment.
• Experience preparing and maintaining sports pitches (cricket, rugby, football, athletics).
• Good knowledge of gardens, trees, hedges, and landscaped areas.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grounds team and oversee day-to-day maintenance of outdoor facilities.
• Plan and execute maintenance for sports pitches, gardens, trees, and landscaping.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and high standards of presentation across all grounds.
• Collaborate with school management on events and pitch preparation.

Skills

Grounds management

Sports pitches maintenance

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Education

Groundskeeping or horticulture qualification

Job description

Knight Education Ltd is recruiting a Head of Grounds for a leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire, north of Slough. This full-time, permanent role starts November 2026, with hours 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday; Saturdays on a term-time rota.

You’ll lead the grounds team and manage daily upkeep of extensive outdoor facilities. The ideal candidate has proven grounds management experience, especially in school or sports settings, and can maintain cricket, rugby, football and athletics