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lead and manage the upkeep, presentation, and development of the school grounds and external spaces.  \n• To ensure that all outdoor areas, including sports pitches, play areas, gardens, and pathways, are safe, well-maintained, and prepared to a high standard for pupils aged 3–11.  \n• To contribute to the efficient running of the school estate by overseeing maintenance schedules, grounds projects, and daily operational tasks.  \n• To work collaboratively with the Support Teams and wider school staff to support the school’s activities, events, and long-term site development.  \nKey Responsibilities  \nObjectives  \n• To maintain high-quality grounds and outdoor facilities that enhance the learning and recreational environment of St John’s School.  \n• To ensure all outdoor areas are safe, compliant, and fit for use throughout the year.  \n• To lead and oversee the Grounds Team and coordinate external contractors when required.  \n• To support the school’s operational needs, including events, seasonal activities, and site management.  \nPrincipal Areas of Responsibility  \n• Overseeing the daily maintenance, presentation, and safety of all school grounds, including sports pitches, lawns, gardens, pathways, and play areas.  \n• Leading and managing grounds staff, including delegating tasks, planning workloads, and supporting professional development.  \n• Preparing and maintaining sports pitches, artificial surfaces, and outdoor activity areas to ensure they are safe and ready for use.  \n• Carrying out routine horticultural tasks such as mowing, planting, pruning, weeding, hedge-cutting, and irrigation.  \n• Conducting regular safety checks on playground equipment, outdoor structures, trees, and boundary areas, reporting hazards as required.  \n• Managing grounds maintenance schedules, seasonal plans, and annual site development projects.  \n• Operating and maintaining grounds machinery, tools, vehicles, and irrigation systems in line with health and safety standards.  \n• Overseeing the maintenance and management of the school minibuses.  \n• Coordinating with contractors for specialist works, including tree surgery, line marking, pest control, or pitch maintenance.  \n• Supporting school events (e.g. , Sports Day, fêtes, performances) with set-up, transport, and logistics.  \n• Ensuring all grounds-related risk assessments, records, and compliance documentation are kept up to date.  \n• Maintaining environmentally responsible grounds practices, including recycling, waste management, and sustainable planting.  \n• Responding promptly to weather-related challenges such as snow clearance, ice control, drainage issues, and storm damage.  \nPerson Specification  \nQualifications and Training  \n• Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance qualification (e.g. , NVQ Level 2/3 in Horticulture, Sports Turf, or equivalent) .  \n• Training or certification in the safe use of grounds machinery (e.g. , strimmers, mowers, tractors) .  \n• PA1/PA6 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