Grounds Assistant
St Paul's School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2023
Job overview
35 hours per week
Flexibility is required on occasions to cover specific events, paid at overtime rate.
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Grounds Assistant to join our dedicated and thriving Grounds Team.
The post-holder will be expected to work on the maintenance of the grounds and gardens, presenting them to a high standard, including the preparation of the site for the different sports that are played throughout the year (Rugby, Cricket, Football & artificial surface).
The successful candidate will ideally have some relevant grounds experience but applicants who can demonstrate a positive attitude and a genuine interest in the role will still be considered. Support towards obtaining relevant professional qualifications will also be provided, for the right person.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week; 7.00am – 3.00pm, Monday – Friday.
Flexibility is required on occasions to cover specific events, paid at overtime rate.
During cricket season (April – July), a rota system is in operation to cover weekends, which normally involves working 2 out of 3 Saturdays (8am – 7pm).
There is also a requirement to provide midweek cover during this time which is 2 hours extra a day (3pm – 5pm), once or twice a week.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website or by email from recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk
The closing date for all applications is 5pm on Thursday 9th February 2023.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th February 2023.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and
Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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