Royal Grammar School Newcastle - Groundsperson

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Groundsperson to join our Grounds team and support the delivery of high-quality outdoor sports facilities across our school estate.

Detail

Groundsperson (Full Time, Fixed Term)

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Groundsperson to join our Grounds team and support the delivery of high-quality outdoor sports facilities across our school estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing a diverse range of sporting and amenity areas, including rugby, cricket and football pitches, artificial surfaces and general school grounds.

The successful candidate will take pride in creating safe, professional and high-performing environments that support both curricular and co-curricular sporting excellence.

If you are passionate about outdoor spaces and take pride in delivering high standards, we would be delighted to hear from you. We warmly encourage interested candidates to apply and become part of our supportive and dedicated team.

Hours: This is a 6 month fixed term. 40 hours per week (term time and through school holidays), Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 4.00pm. During the cricket season the postholder will work on a rota to provide cover for weekday evening and weekend cricket fixtures at Jesmond Cricket Ground.

Salary: In the region of £27.7k gross per annum (Full time equivalent based on a 40 hour working week).

Excellent benefits available- please see our job information pack for full details

Visit: www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 15th June 2026

Early applications are encouraged. Please note that the school reserves the right to close applications early and may call candidates in for interview as applications are received.

How to Apply: Send a covering letter and completed RGS Application Form to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Please note we are unable to accept CV applications.

RGS Newcastle is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and those working in school to share this commitment. The school applies the Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment procedures to all candidates including appropriate pre-interview checks on shortlisted candidates and pre-employment checks pending any offer.

Documents

• Grounds Person- Fixed Term- Job Information PDF Document