Deputy Groundskeeper
The Portsmouth Grammar School, Old Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth
Deputy Groundskeeper
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The Portsmouth Grammar School, Old Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Old Portsmouth, City of Portsmouth
Full Job Description
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Groundskeeper to join our Grounds Team based at Hilsea Playing Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and development of high-quality sports facilities that support the school's extensive sporting and lettings programmes. Working as part of a small, professional team and reporting to the Head Groundskeeper and Hilsea Site Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining sports pitches and grounds to a high standard, assisting with planned maintenance projects, and supporting future site improvements. The role also includes occasional support at the school's main site.
- Team player with strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under direction.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible in responding to operational needs.
- Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
- Professional and approachable manner when interacting with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday, with normal working hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm. Flexibility is required to support sporting events, lettings, site security, and occasional additional weekend or evening working to meet operational requirements. The standard working day is 7.5 hours to include a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak. Outside of term time, there will be the opportunity to agree variations to the working pattern to meet operational requirements and support work-life balance. Time off in lieu will be provided where appropriate. What We Offer - Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop specialist groundskeeping expertise within a leading independent school.
- Supportive working environment within a respected and successful educational institution.