Tormead School - Premises & Grounds Assistant

Surrey
Tormead School
Full-time

Summary

Required for September 2025, full-time, 52 weeks per year.

Detail

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.

We are looking for an experienced Premises and Grounds Assistant to join the School at an exciting time in its evolution, as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Reporting to the Premises Team Leader, and working closely with the wider Estates team, the postholder will play a hands-on practical role in maintaining our estates, supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the school community, ensuring that facilities are presented and maintained to the highest standards. Key responsibilities will include maintaining the gardens and sports pitches, completing maintenance tasks, supporting planned maintenance, driving school vehicles, setting up for events, moving furniture and equipment, and assisting with health and safety routines.

This is a vital operational role for someone practical, reliable, and service-oriented, who enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to contribute flexibly to a busy and varied environment across a multi-site organisation. No two days are the same, as a result, being flexible in responding to the changing needs of our schools will be key. Candidates must have a willingness to drive the school minibuses (training will be provided). The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive, professional, and safety-conscious approach at all times. Experience of working in an educational environment would be considered favourably but is not essential.

This is a full-time position working all year round. Due to the nature of this role, hours of work will be on a rota basis, to include early mornings, evenings and weekends. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, free lunch when school is in session, and free use of the school gym.

For more information and to apply for the role, please contact the HR Team Recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk or visit our website: https://www.tormeadschool.org.uk to download an application form.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th August 2025 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.