AddressColfe’s School is looking for an experienced, reliable, hard-working and self-motivated Deputy Head Groundsperson to join our in-house Grounds Team. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a busy and dynamic School; the estate comprises of three locations, all within close proximity, and contains various sports pitches, fields and garden/landscaped areas totalling nearly 40 acres.
The job is a full-time position; 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) throughout the year with core working hours being 08.00–17.00 Monday–Thursday and 08.00–16.00 on Fridays with a one hour unpaid lunch break. Regular overtime is required at weekends when school matches often take place. The position reports, in the first instance, to the Head Groundsman.
Responsibilities:
· Leading and managing a full range of Grounds and Landscaping teams;
· Preparation, repair and general maintenance of various multi-use grass sports pitches including rugby, football, cricket, athletics plus MUGA’s;
· Setting up and removal of various sports and games related events;
· Setting up and maintenance of sports equipment;
· Grass cutting, verti draining, earthquaking, fertilising, pitch and line marking etc.;
· Pruning, strimming, weeding, leaf collection etc.;
· Management of stock orders, (safe) storage and use as well as a clear commitment to achieving best value from all expenditure;
· Keeping the Head Groundsman fully advised on the progress of all works;
· Working closely with Premises and Maintenance staff and other colleagues on any areas of overlapping responsibility;
· Any other task within capability as reasonably requested by the Headmaster or Bursar.
Personal Specification:
The ideal candidate has the following skills and attributes:
· Experience in managing a full range of grounds and landscaping teams;
· Able to work diligently and apply strategic thinking to management of the estate;
· Proactive with a good eye for detail;
· Ability to guide, train and motivate the team;
· Self-driven;
· Have a keen desire to want to improve standards;
· Good knowledge of all aspects of gardening and landscaping maintenance;
· Experience in the use of various types of machinery and equipment;
· Experience in the preparation of good quality sports pitches and general grounds maintenance;
· Experience in the preparation of cricket pitches will be necessary;
· Good understanding of all Health & Safety obligations relevant to the role and ability to identify and resolve any issues proactively;
· Clean driving licence.
Qualifications required:
· NVQ levels 1, 2 and 3;
· Winter and Summer Sports pitch preparation/repairs;
· Landscape Planting.
Application procedure
All applicants must complete Colfe’s School application form (please download from https://www.colfes.com/about/staff-vacancies/), accompanied by a letter of application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures.
The application should be submitted electronically to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW
Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by Noon, 22 March at the latest. Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary.
Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Must have qualifications: NVQ levels 1, 2 and 3; Winter and Summer Sports pitch preparation/repairs; Landscape Planting.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/03/2024
