Grounds Person

Commencing ASAP

St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores, but it is the work beyond the curriculum that excites both students and teachers alike.

We are seeking to recruit a full-time Grounds Person to join our dedicated Grounds Team. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain and develop the outstanding grounds and sporting facilities at St Paul's School. The role involves helping to maintain the School's extensive grounds and gardens to a high standard, including preparing and maintaining playing surfaces for Rugby, Cricket, Football and artificial surfaces. You'll also support sports fixtures, mark out pitches, operate grounds machinery, and contribute to the overall appearance of the School's outdoor environment.

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week, with an hour unpaid for breaks, with flexibility required on occasions to cover specific events. A rota system is in operation to cover any weekend work.

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the link and complete an online application form – hardcopy applications will not be accepted for this vacancy. If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 4 December 2026.

The school reserves the right to interview in advance of the closing date; therefore, early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.

Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience. We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.

It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values

St Paul’s School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT