Sole Groundsperson

Founded in 1894, Ibstock Place School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils ages 4 to 18.

Combining a London location with a botanical, eight-acre side adjacent to Richmond Park, it is the perfect setting for pupils to learn, explore and grow together. The School is underpinned by a strong family ethos, a diverse range of opportunities and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

They are seeking to appoint a Sole Groundsperson who will be part of the Maintenance Team and will report to the Head Gardener.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, 40 Hours per week including 1 hour per day unpaid lunch break with a six months probationary period.

Extra hours, including weekends, may be worked by mutual agreement with the Facilities Manager.

Weekend work is an enhanced rate. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year.

We are looking to recruit a person who:

• Has previous experience as a Grounds person or similar
• Possesses sound knowledge and experience in the use of appropriate equipment and machinery
• 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/surface
• Ability to use safely working-at-height equipment such as ladders and steps
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised, as well as within a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent, physically fit, capable of hard manual labour and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and seasons
• D1 License (desirable)

Full Job Description Here

Application Form

To apply for the role, please email the Application Form to recruitment@ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

Ibstock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Once appointed, the post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy Head, Pastoral).