Senior Groundsperson with clean driving license Oxford Private School, which includes several Sports Pitches Salary starts at cGBP30,000 but negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications Clean Driving License • Horticultural, Grounds Maintenance & Sports Pitch experience • Qualifications desirable • Advanced DBS check to be completed Our Grounds department is a thriving and friendly team dedicated to maintaining an exemplary standard of maintenance to the School s grounds and gardens. We are a team of 9 who report to the Grounds Manager. The Role The school is seeking to appoint a Senior Groundsperson to shape and assist with the day-to-day set up and maintenance of the School s sports pitches and surrounding grounds (including artificial surfaces). We work to recognised national standards and expect the highest standards of Groundsmanship at all times. This is a very varied role and will report to the Grounds Manager. Under his direction, the role will include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: • Preparing and maintaining cricket wickets, grass tennis courts, rugby pitches, soccer pitches and the all-weather pitch • Regular mowing of the Sports grounds, marking out, spring and autumn renovation and erecting posts, nets, cricket frames and tennis posts • Implementing weekly, monthly and annual agreed maintenance programmes for all facilities as directed by the Head Groundsman • Working with various different types of machinery and equipment to prepare and maintain football, rugby, cricket and hockey pitches, as well as artificial surfaces • Undertaking general maintenance of equipment as directed • Assisting with the maintenance of trees, hedges and paths, including leaf collection and spraying • Maintaining grounds and sports related buildings and facilities • Providing grounds staff support to matches/fixtures when required • Liaising with appropriate staff on the availability of sports facilities for lessons and matches,and advising on the fitness of pitches • Attending meetings and events as directed • Ensuring that adequate and legislative compliant checking procedures are adhered to at all times The Candidate The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and be physically able to work in all weathers with a high level of manual work. A full, clean driving license is absolutely essential. A high level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn, the ability to work flexibly and independently as well as a love of sport are essential. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of demonstrable experience in a similar role. We require someone who is a good team player, with a keen eye for detail. Some out of hours and weekend work is expected so the sense of commitment to adhere to this is also required. An NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Maintenance is desirable as is PA1 & PA6. Equal Opportunities Our organisation recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding Policy The School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s). This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children s barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Remuneration and other benefits • This is a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00, with one hour (unpaid) for lunch. • Some weekend and evening work as required. • Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled in the school s contributory Group Pension Scheme. This is a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and the employer contributes 10%. • School fee remission for the children of full-time staff who pass entrance tests for the school is currently 50%. The Girls School currently allows full time staff daughters who pass entrance tests for the school a 20% remission. (Fee remission is only available to staff with an FTE of 50% or over). • There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time, free private health insurance and complimentary use of school sports facilities. • Please note that the school is an inner-city school, with very limited parking. Staff are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible for their journey to work. A cycle to work scheme is available to support this