Job Description

Head Groundsman

(Grounds/horticulture qualification required)

Required for 16th February 2026

Full time, year-round position - 8am-6pm, 52 weeks

35,000 to 40,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

St John's is an independent Prep School for boys aged 3-13. We are seeking a skilled, reliable and proactive Head Groundsman to lead the maintenance, safety and presentation of our extensive school grounds. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership for leading the team to continually improve the presentation of the site and to ensure the boys are able to use the grounds to their fullest potential.

You will lead a team of 2 grounds assistants to take responsibility for ensuring that all outdoor areas, including sports pitches, gardens, lawns, play areas and pathways, are maintained to a high standard throughout the year. Duties will include grounds maintenance, horticultural work, seasonal planning, pitch preparation and marking, machinery operation and upkeep, and supporting the wider Estates Team with school events and operational needs. Experience in sports groundskeeping is essential, along with relevant qualifications. Current chainsaw qualification, ability and willingness to drive the School minibuses and experience leading a team would be desirable.

This is a

full-time, permanent, year-round role (52 weeks)

. Salary is

35,000 to 40,000

, dependent upon experience. The package includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking and a generous employer pension contribution. Subsidised on-site accommodation is available. The hours of work are from

8.00am

to

6.00pm

,

Monday to Friday.

Please contact

Headmaster's EA on 020 8866 0067

if you would like further information.

The School

St John's is an independent boys' Pre-Prep and Preparatory School for pupils aged three to thirteen years, with approximately 300 boys on roll. Founded in 1920, the school is owned by the Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust and is situated on a beautiful 35-acre site in Northwood, Middlesex, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning.As a school, we are committed to the development of the whole child--intellectually, morally, socially, and physically.

To Apply

Please note we are unable to accept CVs without an accompanying application form. To be considered for this role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and send together with a covering letter to

headsea@st-johns.org.uk

. Documents and further information can be found on our website

https://www.st-johns.org.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies/

or by contacting the Head's EA at

headsea@st-johns.org.uk

.

Applications should reach the School no later than

9am on Friday 9th January 2025

.

Interviews will take place during the

Tuesday 13th January 2025

.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As an equal opportunities employer,

St John's is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds to join our school community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have the ability and willingness to drive the School minibuses?
Experience:

leading a team: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

chainsaw qualification (preferred) qualification and experience in sports groundskeeping (required)
Work Location: In person