Grounds Keeper Apprentice
Emanuel School
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,884.80 per annum moving to £25,000 following successfully completing the apprenticeship
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2023
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and start a career in grounds maintenance and management at Emanuel School.
While working in this role, you will complete the qualification of Sports Turf Operative L2.
Working with the Head Grounds Keeper, you will provide support with the maintenance of the school grounds, including sports pitch renovation, maintenance and preparation. This will involve working on high quality playing surfaces for rugby, cricket, athletics and multi-use synthetic surfaces.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in maintaining sports pitches within a high-quality estate. The role will also suit someone who is highly motivated and organised and able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Why Emanuel?
Emanuel is a leading independent day school in south-west London. The staff environment is warm and welcoming, with dedicated initiatives to help individual wellbeing that include:
- An appraisal scheme with a focus on individual professional development
- Sponsorship of postgraduate courses and training opportunities
- Simply Health healthcare plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Staff sports teams and access to on-site sports facilities
- Ride-to-Work cycling scheme
- Social events organised by the common room committee
- Free lunches and refreshments
For further details and to apply please send your CV and cover letter by clicking the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 27th March 2023.
Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if the right candidate is found.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Emanuel School
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“The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils.”
ISI Inspection Report April 2023
Welcome to Emanuel
We are a vibrant, fully co-educational school of over 1,100 pupils aged 10–18, supported by more than 200 dedicated teaching and support staff. Emanuel is a community driven by aspiration: our pupils, colleagues, and families share a commitment to excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning.
This ambition is reflected in our record-breaking achievements. In 2025, 46% of GCSE grades were awarded the top grade 9, with 75% at 9–8 and 91% at 9–7 – the best results in the school’s history. At A Level, over 70% of grades were A*–A, with nearly a third awarded A*. Emanuel is now recognised as one of the leading fully co-educational schools in the country. The latest ISI Inspection report stated: “Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes.”
Our aspirations extend far beyond the classroom. We nurture talent in every field, with a deep commitment to sport, the arts, and STEM. We invest significantly in our facilities, including a £30 million STEM and Refectory building currently underway, which will provide state-of-the-art science labs, maths classrooms, and vibrant social spaces. Our creative arts provision has earned national recognition, including the Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts (2023), while our work in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion won the Talk Education Award (2024).
Connection lies at the heart of Emanuel life. Our thriving partnerships programme creates meaningful links with the wider community, welcoming over 1,000 primary school children to our site each month to learn alongside our pupils. This work was recognised with the Independent School of the Year Award for Community Outreach (2021).
Empathy shapes our culture. Emanuel is a positive and welcoming environment where every individual is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Our talented and dedicated colleagues share a belief in the power of kindness, collaboration, and personal fulfilment. Together, we ensure that staff and pupils alike enjoy a sense of belonging and shared achievement.
We wish you the very best of luck with your application.
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