Groundsperson
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,583 -£26,403 per annum (Grade 3, SCP 5-7) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, BA2 3LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1539708 |
Summary
GroundspersonSalary: £25,583 -£26,403 per annum (Grade 3, SCP 5-7)Working hours: Full-time- 37 hours per week, all year aroundClosing date: Monday, 27th April at 9amInterview date: To be confirmedThe RoleHayesfield Girls' School is looking for a hardworking and reliable Groundsperson to join our Site Team. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our school grounds, gardens, and sports pitches are maintained to an exceptional standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.The key responsibilities are:Sports Pitch Maintenance: Prepare all sports surfaces for play, including precision grass cutting, white-line marking, and fertilizing as required.Horticulture & Grounds Care: Tend to school gardens, weed flower beds, maintain tubs, and clip hedges or trim tree branches to keep the site tidy.Site Cleansing: Ensure all paths, drives, and courts are kept clear of leaves and debris, and manage the emptying of external litter bins.Security & Maintenance: Assist with securing school boundaries, repairing gates and fences, and ensuring all maintenance equipment is stored securely.Seasonal Duties: Erect and dismantle sports equipment (such as tennis nets and football posts) and lead on the clearing of snow and ice during winter months.Driving Duties: Safely operate the school minibus or van as required for departmental needs.RequirementsEssential RequirementsAbility to undertake physical tasks including lifting, bending, twisting, and working overhead in an outdoor environment.Previous experience in a maintenance or cleaning-related role, with a reliable and adaptable approach to work.The ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team and respond enthusiastically to a changing environment.A basic level of literacy and numeracy, and the ability to use electronic devices for school communication.A clean, valid driving license (with D1 entitlement for minibuses preferred)We offer:An opportunity to be part of a well-respected, top-achieving, and oversubscribed secondary school.A dedicated and caring team of professional colleagues.Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and a supportive sick leave scheme.Access to the Employee Assistance Programme—a free and confidential support service.About us:Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form with accommodation over two sites. The School is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the School ‘Good’. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report on our website.How to apply:To apply, please complete the Non-Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.