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Head of Grounds

Head of Grounds

Chigwell School

Chigwell, Essex

  • Expiring soon
Salary:
Competitive plus benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
July 2024
Apply by:
6 May 2024

Job overview

Full time/ Permanent

Required from July 2024

Chigwell school is looking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the Head of Grounds responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school's grounds and outdoor facilities.

The School is set in 100 acres beautifully maintained by our dedicated team of grounds staff. The school estate comprises of playing fields, pupil’s garden, teaching buildings, music school, drama centre, boarding houses, newly opened sports hall, outdoor swimming pool, astro playing pitch and a number of residential staff accommodation.

The Head of Grounds will manage and maintain the school's grounds, including sports fields, gardens, landscaping, and outdoor recreational areas. They will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive grounds maintenance program, ensuring that all outdoor spaces are safe, functional, and maintained to high standards. They will supervise and manage our dedicated and professional grounds team, providing guidance, training, and support as needed and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in grounds management, preferably in an educational setting and strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and motivate a team. Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques, equipment, and materials is essential alongside a proactive and collaborative approach to work, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development. There is a strong sense of community and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together.

For further details a job description and an application form please visit our website https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Applicants should complete the application and send it to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.

Closing date: 6th May 2024

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.

Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.


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About Chigwell School

Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds,  located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.

The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.

Headmaster

Mr Damian King

Values and vision

Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.  

The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects. 

Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.

The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.

ISI report

“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.” 


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