Head of Grounds - Closed - The Schools’ Enterprise Association

Head of Grounds – Closed

Tonbridge School

This is a full-time, all year round position.

Salary: Salary on application

Start date: 06/01/2022

Closing date: 05/06/2022

Interview date:

Address: High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1JP

We wish to appoint a team-focused manager as the Head of Grounds to lead the team in the successful operation of this busy department. This appointment is to commence in Summer 2022.

The Head of Grounds and the Grounds Team oversee the maintenance and preparation of all sports pitches across the school’s 150-acre site, including artificial sports surfaces (Astros), the athletics track and tennis court surfaces. The extent and the number of sports pitches for which the department is responsible can be found in the job description.

The successful candidate will have experience of running a similar department, with significant experience in the management of sports surfaces, with an emphasis on cricket pitch preparation. In addition, they will have a team-focused approach and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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Contact details:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01732 365555

Additional details:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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