Apprentice Groundsperson

Introduction

The school is seeking to appoint a Grounds Apprentice to assist with the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the School’s sports pitches and surrounding grounds. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in Sportsturf. You will join a friendly and professional team to learn more about groundsmanship.

About the Employer

MCS is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and serve.

There are around 950 pupils, boys aged 7-18 and Sixth Form girls, and 350 members of staff who learn and work on the School’s central Oxford site. During the coming decade MCS will become a fully co-educational school from J1 to Upper Sixth, offering places to high achieving boys and girls as we prepare to commemorate our 550th anniversary in 2030.

What You'll Do

• Wicket preparation
• Grass cutting
• Line marking
• Scarifying and feeding
• Outfield mowing
• Ground repairs
• Machinery maintenance
• Tree work
• Astro turf upkeep
• Hard landscaping (e.g. paths, fences and hedges upkeep)

Training Outcome

• Successful candidates will be eligible to join the IOG Register of Turf Management Professionals

Skills Required

• Physical fitness
• Passion for sports
• Passion for the outdoors
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to work flexibly
• Independent working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 2 other subjects - 2-9/E-A*
• Essential - GCSE - English - 2-9/E-A*
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2-9/E-A*

Course Information

Course: Sports turf operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 17:00, with 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE