Groundsperson

Based at Hampton School Trust, Hampton, South West London
Full Time | Start ASAP

Are you an experienced Groundsperson with a passion for delivering outstanding sports surfaces and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces?

Hampton School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Groundsperson to join our skilled Grounds Team. Situated on a stunning 28-acre site in South West London, Hampton offers some of the finest sports facilities in the independent school sector, supporting a thriving programme of cricket, rugby, football and athletics. 

About the Role

As a key member of the Grounds Team, you will help maintain:

• 23 acres of sports fields and outdoor spaces
• 7 cricket wickets
• 8 football pitches
• 4 rugby pitches
• Tennis courts, athletics facilities, cricket nets and wider landscaped grounds
• Additional sites across the Trust, including Hampton Prep, Hampton Pre-Prep and the Millennium Boathouse.

You will prepare and maintain sports surfaces to the highest standards, assist with fixture preparation, operate grounds machinery, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Trust's outdoor environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years' grounds maintenance experience
• Holds a Level 2 Groundsman qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience preparing high-quality cricket wickets
• Can maintain football, rugby and cricket facilities
• Is self-motivated, organised and reliable
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has a positive, professional and proactive attitude.

Desirable Qualifications

• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certificates
• LANTRA or NPTC machinery qualifications
• First Aid certification
• Experience with drainage and irrigation systems
• Experience working within school or sports club environments.

Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 6:30am to 2:45pm
• Friday: 6:30am to 1:30pm
• Approximately 8 Saturdays per year (with time off in lieu)
• Seasonal adjustments as required. 

Benefits

Hampton School Trust offers an attractive package including:

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Death-in-service benefit
• School fee remission
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free lunch
• Use of sports facilities
• Counselling support

Join a high-performing, inclusive and supportive community where professional development is encouraged and excellence is celebrated.

A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team’s key findings is linked here.

Please click here to view the Job Description.

Further Information for prospective colleagues is linked here.

For further information, contact Human Resources on 020 8979 5526 or recruitment@hamptonschool.org.uk. 

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so we encourage applications as soon as possible.