Groundsperson
Rokeby School
Kingston upon Thames
- £24,000 - £28,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Groundsperson to join our Premises Team
Salary £24,000 - £28,000 (full-year, full-time)
Rokeby is an independent Surrey prep school for boys aged 4 – 13, set on a private estate near Kingston upon Thames, close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, yet within easy travelling distance into central London. Rokeby’s sports ground is on a 10-acre site, a short distance away at Worcester Park.
We are currently recruiting for the position of full-time Groundsperson to start in August 2024. This person will need to be experienced in sports ground maintenance for cricket, rugby and football, with the ability to maintain three cricket squares to a high standard as well as some horticulture and arboriculture knowledge. Hours of work are 7.00am – 3.30pm. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to grounds equipment and maintenance will also be required. There is no tied accommodation provided with this position.
For further information, a job description and an application pack please see our website at www.rokebyschool.co.uk/vacancies.
Closing date for applications: noon, Friday, 31st May 2024
Applications to be emailed to: vacancies@rokeby.org.uk
Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Early applications are invited and interviews will be held as soon as practicable. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.
Registered Charity No: 312653
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About Rokeby School
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