Job Description
Grounds Technician
Part time, 8 hours per week
To start – ASAP
We are currently seeking an able and enthusiastic Grounds Technician to join and work within our grounds team at Shebbear College. The role would suit someone with grounds experience.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.
The Grounds Technician will work under the Area Maintenance and Grounds Manager to ensure that the upkeep of the school grounds, sports pitches, and facilities are kept to a high standard. This will include grounds maintenance work and working across the school sites in the area.
A flexible approach to the hours of work is required. You will need to work such hours as are necessary to satisfactorily carry out their duties as agreed with the Area Maintenance and Grounds Manager. This will include working in school holidays.
The main duties will be:
• Turf maintenance, including mowing, fertilisation, irrigation, pest control and line marking.
• Setting up of Sports Pitches.
• Delivering comprehensive agronomic programs to optimize turf health and performance.
• Arboriculture work.
• Maintaining all machinery relating to groundskeeping.
• Carry out ground’s maintenance, such as fencing and general maintenance.
• To establish effective working relationships and set a good example through your personal presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• To ensure that our grounds are clean, tidy and safe at all times.
A full job description is available on request.
We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skill and attributes for this varied and exciting role.
You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.
BENEFITS OF SERVICE
• Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location
• A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time
• Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000860
Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs.
Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs
No agencies please.
Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.
The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.