Job Description

For a full job description and access to the online application form through the 'Quick Apply' button on TES, please go to

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/grounds-person-dorset-2223031

Main Purpose:

Working as part of the Grounds Team, to assist with the maintenance, preparation and marking of the School's games pitches all year round. The outdoor sporting facilities include rugby, football and cricket pitches, three synthetic hockey pitches, netball and tennis courts, grass tennis courts, track and field areas and surrounding boundaries.

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week. Core working hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (less 30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day). You will be required to work additional hours outside of these core hours, both during the week and weekend, to support sports fixtures, commercial bookings and major School events such as the Commemoration weekend. These hours may fall during the week and at weekends.

Salary:

25,480.00 - 27,164.80 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications:

9.30am on Wednesday 11 June 2025

Interviews are likely to take place:

Thursday 19 June 2025

Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne 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 for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,480.00-27,164.80 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2025