Salary
Salary: in the region of A GBP 45,000:A GBP 50,000 pa, depending on skills and experience
Location
Wimborne Minster
About Canford School
Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Canford School is one of the leading co:educational boarding and day schools in the UK educating some 660 pupils aged 13:18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach, Canford also offers a superb sports and co:curricular programme which is seen as amongst the best in the independent sector.
The recent announcement of the creation of the Canford Schools Group and the merger with Dumpton School, heralds a bold new phase in Canfords evolution, with several further partnerships anticipated.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Grounds and Gardens Manager is directly responsible for delivering all the schools grounds maintenance and improvements, including sports pitches, formal gardens, a golf course, and a large historic tree collection. The Manager leads four in:house grounds trade teams, and various external specialist contractors and suppliers. They are ultimately responsible for determining the requirements and managing the execution of all planned and reactive grounds maintenance work, preparation, improvements and inspection / testing regimes, and will also assist the Director of Estates with other capital and alteration projects which impact on the grounds and trees as required.
Qualifications
* Experience of professional grounds management within a school or educational campus environment
* Professional head of grounds with extensive experience within a school or educational campus environment
* Professional with expertise in specialist sports (such as golf) or arboriculture
Closing Date
Sunday 15th March 2026
Application
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application: canford/Job:Vacancies. Please apply as soon as possible: applications will be considered as they are received.
Equal Opportunity
Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
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