Groundsperson

Location

Wimbledon, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a keen and enthusiastic person to contribute to and provide strong support to the school’s grounds team. 

The groundsperson is responsible for undertaking tasks to assist with the maintenance of the general condition and availability of the school’s sports facilities, whether at the main school site or at Kingsway.

Ideally we are looking for someone with relevant grounds experience, however we would consider applications from candidates seeking a change in career path and have a genuine interest in working outdoors with the school's grounds team.  Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Under the direction of the head groundsperson, preparing and maintaining the sports facilities, including artificial surfaces, at the main KCS school site and the sports grounds at Kingsway, to recognised national standards and to the satisfaction of all users
• Providing grounds staff support to matches/fixtures when required
• Implementing weekly, monthly, and annual agreed maintenance programmes for all facilities, including the Old Boys’ sports pitches 
• Liaising with appropriate staff on the availability of sports facilities for lessons and matches, and advising on the fitness of pitches
• Working with various types of machinery and equipment to prepare and maintain football, rugby, cricket and hockey pitches, as well as artificial surfaces
• Undertaking general maintenance of equipment as directed
• Assisting with light tree pruning, hedge cutting and maintenance of paths, including leaf collection and spraying

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a groundsperson or similar
• A full understanding of field markings
• Experience of mechanical repairs and the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs
• Knowledge and experience of working with synthetic sports pitches/surfaces
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload according to fixture lists and weather conditions Relevant qualification in turf management - NVQ or similar (desirable) A full, clean driving licence (desirable)

Closing date: Monday 18th March 2024 at 9am.

Interviews: Dates to be confirmed.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities).  Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.  Please include a covering letter with your application.

Early applications are welcome - the interview process may be staged and we may to choose to appoint prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

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Salary

£30.93k per annum