Dame Allan's Schools

Assistant Grounds person
Dame Allan’s is one school, split over two sites, for both Junior and Senior students. The job description requirements listed pertain to both sites as and where instructed. You may be asked to report to either school site to perform your duties under the job description and contractual obligation.
Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
This is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out.
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<li>Ensuring the grounds are clean, safe and usable by pupils. staff and visitors across both school sites.</li>
<li>Maintaining condition and appearance of lawns, grounds and playing fields.</li>
<li>Laying out and marking playing fields.</li>
<li>Planting, pruning, trimming, and mulching flower beds, shrubs and trees.</li>
<li>Utilising insecticides, fertilisers and chemical sprays to treat diseases.</li>
<li>Keeping grounds free from snow and ice by using equipment such as shovels or snow plough.</li>
<li>Keeping facilities and surrounding areas free from litter, debris and weeds.</li>
<li>Rake leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.</li>
<li>Install and maintain fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting and other design features.</li>
<li>Keep outdoor furniture and fittings clean and in good repair.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.</li>
<li>Taking on special landscaping or planting projects as required.</li>
<li>Driving school vans and minibuses as required and carrying out basic checks and regular maintenance.</li>
<li>Unlocking, locking and setting alarms for all School buildings.</li>
<li>Work with other Estates Team staff and contractors as required.</li>
<li>Liaising with visitors and organisations using School facilities.</li>
<li>Follow applicable health and safety guidelines and procedures.</li>
<li>Performing other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
General:
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<li>Contribute to the overall ethos and vision of the Schools.</li>
<li>Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for professional development and attend training as required by the Schools.</li>
<li>Understand and adhere to Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Hygiene, and Confidentiality and Data Protection policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required commensurate with the post.</li>
</ul>
Additional:
<ul>
<li>Working off site: Will be required to work at various locations for externally held events.</li>
<li>Caretaking assistance: Where required to by line manager, assist with caretaking duties.</li>
<li>External contracts: Liaise and co-ordinate with externally managed specialist contractors.</li>
<li>Use of systems: Utilise school based systems to navigate reporting logs, inspection forms, action plans and team communications.</li>
</ul>
Person Specification
The successful candidate may possess the following experience, qualifications and qualities:
Essential:
<ul>
<li>GCSEs or equivalent in maths and English to demonstrate good basic literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Full driving licence</li>
<li>Understanding of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH, asbestos awareness, fire regulations</li>
<li>Professional approach to work</li>
<li>Well Organised</li>
<li>Well motivated &amp; able to work on own initiative and as part of a team</li>
<li>Flexible approach to work</li>
<li>Well-presented and confident</li>
<li>Ability to form good relationships with colleagues</li>
<li>Ability to form good and appropriate relationships with pupils</li>
<li>Ability to use own initiative and judgement to solve problems</li>
<li>Seeks continuous improvement of service and systems</li>
<li>Encourages personal development of self and others</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
<li>Appropriate driving licence category to drive minibus</li>
<li>Recognised qualification in Horticulture and spraying</li>
<li>Experience in a Grounds person role</li>
<li>Experience of working in schools</li>
<li>Experience driving tractors/mowers</li>
</ul>
Ready to Apply?
Additional information about working at Dame Allan’s Schools can be found on our .
<ul>
<li>Please read our and .</li>
<li>Download and complete the application form found on our website.</li>
<li>Complete the .</li>
<li>Send your completed application form and any additional documents to .</li>
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Closing date: noon on 2nd October 2026.
Interviews will take place week commencing 12th October 2026.
Terms and Conditions
Hours: 5 day week, Monday to Friday, 9 hour shift, 1 hour break, between the hours of 07:00 - 19:00.
Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 based on experience
Benefits:
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<li>The Schools operate a fee reduction package for children of staff members, subject to their meeting the Schools’ admissions criteria.</li>
<li>All staff may join the School’s pension schemes.</li>
<li>All staff receive free school lunches.</li>
<li>Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>All staff are eligible for free eye tests.</li>
<li>Access to Cycle to Work scheme.</li>
<li>School trip travel opportunities.</li>
<li>A formal contract, detailing terms and conditions, will be extended following completion of all safeguarding/ pre-employment checks.</li>
</ul>
Questions
For any other queries, please contact .
Thank you for your interest in applying to work at Dame Allan’s Schools.
The Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Discounted or free food</li>
<li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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