Knight Education Ltd
Head of Grounds
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Role: Head of Grounds
Start Date: November 2026
Location: Slough area, Buckinghamshire
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
A leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire (north of Slough) is seeking a Head of Grounds. This is a full-time and permanent role from November 2026. Hours are 08:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and Saturdays are on a rota during term time.
This is a well-established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for their students. Sport is a major part of life at the school, with an extensive programme of cricket, rugby, football, athletics and other activities taking place throughout the year. The grounds include a wide range of sports pitches, playing fields, gardens, landscaped areas, flower beds, trees, hedging, boundaries, and other outdoor facilities, all of which require careful preparation and ongoing maintenance to a high standard.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Head is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated Head of Grounds to lead their grounds team and take responsibility for the day-to-day management, preparation, and maintenance of the school’s grounds and outdoor facilities.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in grounds management, ideally within a school, sports, or similar environment, with experience of preparing and maintaining sports pitches for cricket, rugby, football, and athletics. You will also have a good practical understanding of the care and maintenance of gardens, flower beds, trees, hedges, fencing, boundaries, and other landscaped areas.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
If you want to work at a thriving and busy school and have a passion for groundskeeping and gardening, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information, including an information pack.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location