The Opportunity
The Head of Grounds and Sports Turf is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, maintenance, presentation and continuous improvement of the school’s grounds, natural sports pitches, woodland and wider external estate. This is a hands-on working management role: the post holder will lead the Grounds Team while undertaking practical grounds and sports-turf duties alongside colleagues. The primary objective is to maintain safe, attractive and consistently high-quality grounds and playing surfaces that support the educational, sporting and operational requirements of the Prep and Senior Schools. The role includes forward planning, team supervision, resource and machinery management, contractor coordination, compliance, budget awareness and the delivery of seasonal maintenance programmes.
Hours, Salary & Benefits
Hours: Permanent, full time role, 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. There will be some early starts, Saturdays and occasional weekend working will be required to support fixtures, events, adverse weather and operational needs.
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 dependant upon experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension
- Means tested staff discount
- Complementary lunch where possible
- Access to the group's counselling
- scheme
- Personal accident cover at work
- On site parking
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pre-paid shopping discount card
Application and Key Information
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we will organise interviews as we receive applications. Prompt application is encouraged.
Westonbirt Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
Westonbirt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.