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We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Groundsperson to support the Grounds Team in the preparation, maintenance, and presentation of the school’s external sports surfaces, including natural turf pitches and all-weather playing surfaces. This role ensures that sports facilities are maintained to a high standard to support the school’s sporting programme, fixtures, and events throughout the year.

The salary is negotiable depending on experience. If you are considering applying but do not meet all of the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply as training could be provided for the right candidate.

Important: Applications must include a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Sports Surface Preparation & Maintenance

• Assist with the preparation, marking, and maintenance of natural turf sports pitches for rugby, cricket, rounders, football, and other seasonal sports.
• Maintain and care for all-weather surfaces, such as artificial turf pitches, athletics areas, and tennis/netball courts.
• Undertake routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, aeration, scarification, fertilising, overseeding, and irrigation.
• Carry out line marking and set up sports equipment for training sessions, matches, and school events.
• Repair divots, worn areas, and carry out turf renovation work as required.

Grounds & Estate Maintenance

• Maintain general school grounds, including lawns, landscaped areas, hedges, shrubs, and trees.
• Ensure pathways, outdoor areas, playgrounds, and spectator zones are clean, safe, and presentable.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, snow and ice management, and site tidy-ups.
• Support the preparation of grounds for school events, sports days, and external fixtures.

Machinery & Equipment

• Safely operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance machinery and tools (e.g., ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, tractors, line markers, and hand tools).
• Carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure all tools and machinery are stored safely and securely after use.

Health, Safety & Security

• Follow all health and safety procedures and risk assessments when carrying out tasks.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards, faults, or damage to the Head Groundsman or Head of Operations.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding and school policies.
• Contribute to site-wide security vigilance as part of the Operations Team.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively as part of the Operations Team.
• Provide support during busy periods, sports fixtures, and school events.
• Occasionally work outside normal hours to support evening or weekend fixtures or events when required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Interest in sports turf management and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Practical approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Physical fitness suitable for the role.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience in sports turf, grounds maintenance, or landscaping.
• Relevant qualification in horticulture, sports turf, or land-based studies.
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery.
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates.

Personal Qualities

• Hard-working and proactive.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Working Hours

Full-time, typically 37.5 hours per week, with seasonal overtime and flexibility required to support evening or weekend sporting fixtures and school events.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a well-resourced independent school environment.
• Training and development opportunities in sports turf management.
• Pension scheme and staff benefits in line with school policy.
• Free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

Safeguarding

This role will require some limited interaction with pupils, which equates to regulated activity with children. The post holder must at all times act with due regard to the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures and the school’s code of conduct. Duties include:

• Child protection.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Undertake any training and development for the better fulfilment of the post.
• Undertake ad hoc duties or projects as requested.
• Perform any other duties as determined by the Head of Operations.

This job description outlines typical functions and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the school.

Additional Information

• The post is available immediately, although there is some flexibility on the start date.
• Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Note on sponsorship: This role does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants must have valid UK work authorisation.

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted candidates as they are identified.

To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person