Groundsperson

Summary

Do you enjoy working outdoors and would you take pride in maintaining exceptional grounds? We're looking for a motivated and reliable Groundsperson to help care for our outstanding 50-acre school site, including sports pitches, courts and playing fields.

Detail

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Groundsperson to join our friendly Estates Team and help maintain our extensive sports grounds and outdoor facilities. Reporting to the Head Groundsman, you will play an important role in the upkeep and development of over 50 acres of playing fields, sports pitches and courts, ensuring they remain safe, attractive and prepared to the highest standards for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role will involve a range of grounds maintenance duties including mowing, pitch marking, fencing, tractor work, and the safe application of fertilisers and pesticides. We are seeking a practical and enthusiastic team player ideally with previous grounds maintenance experience within a large-site environment or from a farming background. Candidates should have experience operating a variety of grounds maintenance machinery, including ride-on mowers and tractors, and possess a good understanding of basic mower maintenance and equipment care. Relevant qualifications such as PA1, PA2, PA6 or chainsaw certificates would be advantageous, although full training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.

If you are someone who enjoys working in the outdoors, takes genuine satisfaction and pride in a job well done, and would like to be part of a supportive team responsible for maintaining outstanding school sports facilities, we would like to hear from you.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (all year round) Tuesday–Saturday during term time; Monday – Friday during school holidays

8am – 4:30pm with an hour lunch break (with a 4pm finish on a Friday)

For further information please call Abby in the HR Team on 01759 322666 or email recruitment@pocklingtonschool.com

Closing Date: 9am 16th June 2026

At Pocklington School we strive to inspire, support & celebrate equity, diversity & inclusion, indeed this is so fundamental that it is one of our core strategic objectives. As such we are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce. As part of our recruitment process, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, creativity and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.

Pocklington School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Documents

• Info - Groundsperson PDF Document
• Policy Statements PDF Document