Thank you very much indeed for your interest in their Groundsperson role. In this role of Groundsperson, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across their UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for their pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where they encourage good ideas, empower their colleagues and live and breathe their qualities. All their staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make them run seamlessly.
In this role, you will ensure that the grounds are maintained to the highest standard, by assisting with the preparation and maintenance of both sports surfaces. This includes cricket, athletics, tennis and rounders in the summer and rugby, football, hockey, cross country and netball in the winter, as well as general upkeep of the school grounds. There may be occasions when you will be asked to support the wider Estates Department.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks and responsibilities will vary daily, as determined by the Head Groundsman and Grounds Team Leaders and will include:
• Preparing and maintaining their sports surfaces to a high standard.
• Maintaining the cricket squares and preparing the cricket covers and sightscreens for fixtures.
• Preparing and maintaining the cricket net facilities.
• Tra...