Head Grounds Manager
Arnold House School
Edgware
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive, includes accommodation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- July 2026 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2026
Job overview
Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.
We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park. You will plan the management and maintenance of the grounds throughout the seasons and in accordance with the transition from one sport to another over the year, factoring in time for renovation and upkeep of the pitches in line with requirements of the Director of Sport.
You will report to the Estates and Facilities Manager and be accountable to him for the quality and development of the grounds, while adhering to an agreed budget.
The package includes onsite accommodation in a purpose-built flat. Living onsite, you will also be responsible for security of the site, including unlocking in the morning and locking up in the evening.
In addition to accommodation, we offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.
In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.
About Arnold House School
Arnold House School is an independent Church of England primary school for boys aged 3-13, located in the St John's Wood area of north-west London. Arnold House School was established in 1905 with just nine pupils. Today there are eight year groups, each divided into two forms.
The school aims for class sizes of between 16 and 18. The main academic subjects are taught with a view to meeting the standards set by the Common Entrance syllabus, which relates to the demands of the national curriculum but with extra time devoted to French, classics and games.
Headmaster
Giles Tollit
Values and vision
Arnold House School aims to ensure that breadth and excellence remain the cornerstones of its approach to teaching and learning. Teachers strive to serve the best interests of pupils throughout the ability range.
The primary school sets high academic standards, values a supportive family ethos and aims to maintain a healthy balance between academic, artistic, pastoral, spiritual and sporting matters. The environment is relatively traditional, maintaining a degree of formality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in its promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development within a generous Christian ethos. Pupils are given extensive opportunities to grow as confident and harmonious citizens with a strong sense of self, and tolerance of each other. Their moral and social awareness is excellent.”
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