Job Description

Grounds Assistant 

Start ASAP

Full-time

We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Assistant to work across both of our beautiful schools. Applicants would be required to safely operate grounds equipment, drive and operate tractors and trailers, and to work within all areas of the Schools including sports fields and facilities.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking and use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities.

King Edward’s, Witley is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

Barrow Hills School is a co-educational 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739. Closing date for applications: 12pm, Wednesday 8th May 2024.  

Applications will be considered on receipt and early application for this wonderful opportunity are recommended, as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.

We are fully committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy.  All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through DBS.  Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.