Head Grounds Manager
- Organisation: Arnold House School
- Location: North West London
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 11 May 2026
We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park.
Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.
We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park. You will plan the management and maintenance of the grounds throughout the seasons and in accordance with the transition from one sport to another over the year, factoring in time for renovation and upkeep of the pitches in line with requirements of the Director of Sport.
You will report to the Estates and Facilities Manager and be accountable to him for the quality and development of the grounds, while adhering to an agreed budget.
The package includes onsite accommodation in a purpose-built flat. Living onsite, you will also be responsible for security of the site, including unlocking in the morning and locking up in the evening.
In addition to accommodation, we offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.
In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.
We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park.
Description
Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.
We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park. You will plan the management and maintenance of the grounds throughout the seasons and in accordance with the transition from one sport to another over the year, factoring in time for renovation and upkeep of the pitches in line with requirements of the Director of Sport.
You will report to the Estates and Facilities Manager and be accountable to him for the quality and development of the grounds, while adhering to an agreed budget.
The package includes onsite accommodation in a purpose-built flat. Living onsite, you will also be responsible for security of the site, including unlocking in the morning and locking up in the evening.
In addition to accommodation, we offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.
In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.
