Groundsperson
- Company: Ardingly College
- Closing Date: 10-06-2026
- Location: Haywards Heath
- Salary: £28,553
- Hours: Permanent
- Contact Title: HR Business Partner
- Contact Name: Teresa Manns
- Contact Email: hr@ardingly.com
- Contact Telephone: 01444893192
- How to Apply: To apply, please visit our website https://www.ardingly.com/working-at-ardingly/vacancies/ For further information about the role, please contact hr@ardingly.com
Description
Ardingly College is seeking to recruit an experienced Groundsperson responsible for maintaining amenity and horticultural areas to a high standard throughout the Ardingly College and Great Walstead School.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Grounds Team to maintain and develop both schools extensive sports facilities, landscaped areas and wider estate to the highest possible standards. Responsibilities include the day-to-day preparation and upkeep of sports pitches and outdoor spaces through activities such as mowing, aeration, fertilising, line marking, renovations and repairs, as well as supporting school events, fixtures and external lettings.
Hours of work:
This is a full-time, year-round role. Hours are 40 hours per week. Standard working pattern will be 7.00am to 3.30pm (inclusive of a 30-minute paid lunch break and a 30-minute unpaid break.) There is a need for members of the team to be on a rota to undertake work on Saturdays, which equates to approximately 9 Saturday mornings per annum.
During term time, all staff are provided with complimentary meals when working. Staff also have access to a range of additional benefits including gym membership, staff swimming, other sports and wellbeing activities.
