Groundsperson

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Groundsperson who is looking for a new opportunity that provides plenty of variety and challenges within an educational environment. You will help deliver the school's aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective site and facilities service, and a safe, pleasant environment for staff, students and visitors, which supports teaching and learning. Outside of peak periods the candidate will be required to help with basic repairs. Hours: 8.00am -16.15pm 5 days per week (to be agreed) all year round, 37.5 hours per week (2 unpaid breaks - 15 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes for lunch),

• Ensure the best possible visitor experience by ensuring all grounds, gardens and high-profile areas such as the main driveway, paths and car parks are unobstructed, clean and maintained to an excellent standard.
• Work closely with the Estates Team in accordance with the agreed programmes of planned maintenance and seasonal work.
• Provide efficient, high- quality, skilled maintenance for all grounds and gardens, managing all day-to-day aspects of the ground's presentation and cyclic maintenance. This includes preparation and upkeep of all outdoor sports pitches and courts.
• Arranging for contractors to carry out specialist, essential maintenance of the grounds, gardens, pitches and courts.
• Competent use of machinery as necessary including mowers, strimmer's, tractors and trailers, shredders, scarifiers, snow ploughs and other machinery and hired plant.
• Repair and maintenance of sports equipment such as goal posts, nets, sight screens, stumps, etc.
• Maintain the outdoor classroom and Mud run.
• Assisted by the Estate Assistants undertake regular cleaning out of animal enclosures (ducks and chickens)., Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that 'the Whole Person is the Whole point'. Find out more here: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age. Recruitment Agencies We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. Charity Registration Number 528752 Job title Groundsperson (Old Buckenham Hall School) Job reference R01426 Date posted 01/04/2026 Application closing date 20/04/2026 Location Old Buckenham Hall Salary £26,325.00 Benefits Rugby School Group offers a generous benefits package Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Estates Attachments Job description We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Groundsperson who is looking for a new opportunity that provides plenty of variety and challenges within an educational environment. You will help deliver the school's aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective site and facilities service, and a safe, pleasant environment for staff, students and visitors, which supports teaching and learning. Outside of peak periods the candidate will be required to help with basic repairs. Hours: 8.00am -16.15pm 5 days per week (to be agreed) all year round, 37.5 hours per week (2 unpaid breaks - 15 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes for lunch)

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised. Please Note The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that 'the Whole Person is the Whole point'. Find out more here: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age. Recruitment Agencies We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. Charity Registration Number 528752 Please note the Rugby School Group and . Please note that in accordance with KCSIE Guidance the Rugby School Group may undertake online searches as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates.