Head of Grounds (Sport)

Head of Grounds (Sport)

St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone is seeking a skilled and passionate Head of Grounds (Sport) to oversee the upkeep and development of our 28-acre school grounds. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Compliance, and working alongside the Head of Grounds (Horticulture), you will play a key role in maintaining the school’s grounds and field line marking to the highest standards. There will also be a requirement to support the general maintenance of the School.

The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds and/or gardening management and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities. Relevant qualifications or significant experience in sports ground maintenance is essential. An understanding of health and safety is essential, as is a valid driving licence. This role involves physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, worked over four fixed days (Monday-Friday, ideally to include Tuesdays), 08:00 to 16:30, during term-time and school holidays, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break each day. The salary is £24,180, which includes six weeks’ paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays and generous Christmas closure).

Closing date: Thursday 27 February 2025

Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed when they are received and we reserve the right to close the advert at any stage.

Provisional interview date: Wednesday 5 March 2025

Start date: Monday 17 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

** Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form.  We are unable to consider CVs **

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to Recruitment Team, St Peter’s Preparatory School, Harefield, Lympstone EX8 5AU

St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.