We are looking for a Groundsperson to join our Premises team as soon as possible. Main place of work will be our 10 acre Sports Ground in Worcester Park, which forms part of our prep school provision. No accommodation provided.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Groundsperson Salary £30,000 - £33,000 (full-year, full-time)
Rokeby is an independent Surrey prep school for boys aged 4 – 13, set on a private estate near Kingston upon Thames, close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, yet within easy travelling distance into central London. Rokeby’s sports ground is on a 10-acre site, a short distance away at Worcester Park.
We are currently recruiting for the position of full-time Groundsperson to start as soon as possible. This person will ideally need to be experienced in sports ground maintenance for cricket, rugby and football. Good experience of working on golf courses or other grounds experience will be considered. Hours of work are 7.00am – 3.00pm. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to grounds equipment and maintenance will also be required. There is no tied accommodation provided with this position.
For further information, a job description and an application pack please see our website at https://www.rokebyschool.co.uk/vacancies/ or contact Mr Jason Hill, Premises Manager, for further information.
Closing date for applications: noon, Friday 1st August 2025
Applications to be emailed to: vacancies@rokeby.org.uk
Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Early applications are invited and interviews will be held as soon as practicable. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.
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George Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PB
020 8942 2247
www.rokebyschool.co.uk
Closing Date: 01 August 2025