Job Description

The Role

Grounds Person

Full-Time (52 weeks per year)

Loretto School is one of Britain's leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Estates Team as a Grounds Person

Main purpose of the role

Working as part of the Estates Team, you will ensure the School's grounds and sports pitches are maintained and presented to the highest standards possible. On occasions, you may be asked to help the other tradespeople in the team.

You will support general cleaning and maintenance of the grounds as well as the sports pitches. Duties include:

Generous pension scheme Family friendly policies Free lunches during term time Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development Bike to work scheme Employee Assistance programme Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

This is a permanent full time post working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and aptitude for the role and in the region of 25,000 per annum.

Experience & Skills

At least 2 years' experience in a similar role Skilled in the safe use of garden machinery and tools Proven experience of working in a team Good communication skills and a professional attitude


Find out more about the requiredskills and experience in the job description.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme Family friendly policies Free lunches during term time Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development Bike to work scheme Employee Assistance programme Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Application

If you think that this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact jobs@loretto.com

You must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK.

Interviews are expected to will take place week commencing 3 November 2025.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:59pm

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff. Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.