Grounds Person (Casual Hours)

  • Organisation: The Royal Hospital School
  • Location: Suffolk
  • Salary info £12.20 - £12.21 per annum
  • Tenure: Part-time / Temporary
  • Closing Date: Friday 21 March 2025

Royal Hospital School are looking for a Groundsperson to work casual hours from 21 April to 31 August 2025.

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start 21 April until the 31 August 2025:

GROUNDSPERSON – CASUAL HOURS

Working under the direction of the Grounds Manager within the Operations Department, you will be required to work flexibly and carry out a variety of tasks within your experience and qualifications to support the maintenance of the rural estate, including amenity, gardens and sports pitches, according to seasonal demands.

The role demands some flexible work to support school activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of using grounds maintenance machinery for horticultural, sports pitch, and rural estate maintenance. Also a proven ability to adapt to new techniques and technology and to work as an enthusiastic member of a small team.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Friday 21 March 2025

Interviews will be held: W/C 24 March 2025

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Royal Hospital School are looking for a Groundsperson to work casual hours from 21 April to 31 August 2025.


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The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy required to start 21 April until the 31 August 2025:

GROUNDSPERSON – CASUAL HOURS

Working under the direction of the Grounds Manager within the Operations Department, you will be required to work flexibly and carry out a variety of tasks within your experience and qualifications to support the maintenance of the rural estate, including amenity, gardens and sports pitches, according to seasonal demands.

The role demands some flexible work to support school activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of using grounds maintenance machinery for horticultural, sports pitch, and rural estate maintenance. Also a proven ability to adapt to new techniques and technology and to work as an enthusiastic member of a small team.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Friday 21 March 2025

Interviews will be held: W/C 24 March 2025

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.


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