Groundsperson - Harrow School

An independent boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18

Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary up to £32,340 pa depending on experience

An opportunity has arisen for a Groundsperson to join our in-house Estates Team who oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the school’s historic estate.
The school has extensive high-class facilities including.

• 14 Football / Rugby Pitches
• 2 AstroTurf Pitches
• 8 Cricket Squares
• 12 Tennis Courts
• 9 Hole (3’690 Yard) Golf Course
• 400m Athletics Track

Primarily producing facilities for the pupils, previous years have seen the school play host to AFL Teams, NFL teams, Professional Women’s and Men’s Football and Rugby teams, plus ECB cricket events.

Candidates should hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 Sports Turf qualification (or equivalent), having working knowledge in at least one of. natural sports pitches, cricket or golf maintenance and the ability to operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment. Applicants should be enthusiastic, willing to work outdoors in all weathers and able to work unsupervised.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits include:

• Free Lunch
• Automatic enrolment into the school’s pension scheme
• Use of the School’s sports facilities
• Subsidised membership of the Golf, Tennis, Angling and Social clubs

For a detailed job description and to apply online please visit www.harrowschool.org.uk/contact/work-at-harrow and click on the Teaching and Non Teaching Vacancies tab

Any queries can be directed to this email address: recruitment@harrowschool.org.uk.
CVs without the application form will not be accepted.

Closing date: 18 June 2023

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.